Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Nickolas S. Welch, 26, of Mill City, Ore., died Aug. 6, in Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained July 23, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at Camp Pendleton, CA, August 7, 2013
Camp Pendleton, California–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2013 – 12:45 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Marines! (Hoorah!) Hello, Camp Pendleton! (Hoorah!) It is great to be here, at the home of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force — (hoorah!) — and one of our nation’s oldest and most decorated military units, the legendary 1st[Read More…]
Background Briefing on the Status of the Defense Department’s Civilian Furlough Planning Efforts in the Pentagon Briefing Room, August 6, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2013. SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICIAL: Okay. Well, today, Secretary Hagel announced — and I think you now have it — that as part of DOD’s efforts to improve productivity and readiness, we’ll be reducing the furlough days for DOD’s civilian employees from up to 11 days to six[Read More…]
Secretary Of Defense Chuck Hagel’s Message on Reducing Civilian Furloughs, August 6, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2013. When I announced my decision on May 14 to impose furloughs of up to 11 days on civilian employees to help close the budget gap caused by sequestration, I also said we would do everything possible to find the money to reduce furlough days for our[Read More…]
Senators Kirk and Durbin: Defense Appropriations Bill Will Help Ensure Rock Island Arsenal’s Long-Term Strength
ROCK ISLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) said today that the Department of Defense appropriations bill which passed the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday will give the Rock Island Arsenal the support it needs to remain strong while transitioning into peacetime operations. The legislation,[Read More…]
Senate Passes FOR VETS Act
Bill to assist veterans groups now headed to the President to be signed into law WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. Before breaking for the August recess, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act (FOR VETS Act), a bipartisan, bicameral bill introduced by[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Reed, Udall Call on Defense Department to Protect Servicemembers by Plugging Payday Loan Loophole
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENWESPF)–August 2, 2013. In an effort to protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-CT), Mark Udall (D-CO) joined with twenty of their colleagues yesterday in calling on Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Chuck Hagel to close a loophole that[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Host Education Open House
The National Veterans Art Museum will unveil a new season of educational programming, including a brand new interactive website Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–August 2013 – On Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will host an education open house to introduce students, teachers,[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel and Adm. Winnefeld from the Pentagon, July 31, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. I want to make some remarks about our Strategic Choices Management Review, which I directed about four months ago, and Sandy Winnefeld, who as you all know is the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs, is here and[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Nicholas B. Burley, 22, of Red Bluff, Calif., died July 30, in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was[Read More…]
