CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013 — The American Bar Association is unveiling a website for volunteer lawyers interested in helping to ensure veterans receive disability compensation. The site will serve as a key tool for the Veterans’ Claims Assistance Network, a pilot program recently announced by the ABA, the Department of Veterans[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL:  Good afternoon.  Today, I’m pleased to welcome Minister of Defence General Chang to the Pentagon.  We just finished a very productive meeting, where I restated that the United States is committed to building a positive and constructive relationship with China.  The[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2013. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the next Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) will be named USS Indianapolis. USS Indianapolis, designated LCS 17, will be the fourth ship to bear the name.  A previous Indianapolis, USS Indianapolis (CA 35) is best known for[Read More…]

To Date, 25 Individuals Charged in San Antonio and Houston Areas Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. Fourteen current and former recruiters and soldiers of the U.S. Army National Guard have been charged in the Southern District of Texas for engaging in a multi-year scheme to defraud the U.S. Army National Guard[Read More…]

New Law Will Increase Access to Legal Representation for Veterans and Active Duty Servicemembers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013.  Governor Quinn today signed the Access to Justice Act, a new law to support veterans and active duty servicemembers across Illinois. The new law is designed to provide meaningful access to legal information[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2013. GEORGE LITTLE: Good afternoon. Eliminating sexual assault for the United States armed forces continues to be one of the Department of Defense’s top priorities. Every servicemember and DOD civilian deserves a safe environment in which they are free from the threat of sexual harassment and assault.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. The President has stated clearly that sexual assault is a crime that undermines the honor, integrity, and readiness of our Armed Forces.  He has charged the nation’s military leadership with “exponentially stepping up our game” when it comes to eliminating sexual assault.  Women and men who[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2013. Eliminating sexual assault from the armed forces remains one of the Department of Defense’s top priorities. This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safe environment in which every service member and DoD civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013.  The Justice Department and U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware Charles M. Oberly III announced today the filing of a lawsuit alleging that Regal Contractors LLC, Regal Builders LLC and Noble Pond Homes willfully violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2013. CMDR. BILL SPEAKS:  Good morning here in the briefing room, and good evening in — I’m sorry, in Bagram. I’d like to welcome Major General James McConville to the briefing — Pentagon briefing room. Major General McConville is the commanding general of the Combined Joint Task[Read More…]