Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013.  Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the Department of Defense will award almost $20 million in grants to public schools serving military children.  The grants are administered by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) through its Educational Partnership Grant Program, which enhances student[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2013. GEORGE LITTLE:  Good afternoon.  Later today, Secretary Hagel will deliver remarks at the Military Child Education Coalition’s 15th annual national training seminar.  In his speech, the secretary will highlight DOD’s ongoing support for military children and families, even in the face of our current fiscal realities. [Read More…]

New Mexico Patients and Veterans Fighting Employment Discrimination and Stigma from Medical Professionals that Create Barriers to Medical Marijuana NEW MEXICO–(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2013. The Drug Policy Alliance, veterans’ groups, elected officials and others are introducing a campaign to protect New Mexico’s military veterans’ legal access to medical marijuana. The Campaign is[Read More…]

  Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pvt. Errol D.A. Milliard, 18, of Birmingham, Ala., died July 4 in Farah province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade[Read More…]

New Laws Honor Veterans and Servicemembers by Easing Process of Becoming Police Officers, State Troopers, EMTs and Commercial Vehicle Drivers; Recognizing Military Skills and Experience ARLINGTON HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated the Fourth of July by signing a package of bills helping more members of the United[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  1st Sgt. Tracy L. Stapley, 44, of Clearfield, Utah, died July 3, at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, in a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.  He was[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. “On this Independence Day, I want to express my appreciation to the men and women and their families who serve our country across the nation and around the world.  Thank you for everything you do to help keep our nation safe.  “It’s been 237 years since[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Spc. Hilda I. Clayton, 22, of Augusta, Ga., died July 2, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, of a non-combat related incident that occurred in Qaraghahi, Afghanistan. The incident is under investigation. [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08)  released this statement today in celebration of the 4th of July holiday:  “All Americans should take some time to think about why we celebrate Independence Day in the first place. We celebrate because our brave ancestors knew our country had the potential[Read More…]

  CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013.  Following his tour of the Hines VA Hospital, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) met today with his Veterans Advisory Board to discuss the current Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims backlog. At 483 days, the VA’s Chicago Regional Office – which processes claims for all[Read More…]