Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced her co-sponsorship of the Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. The legislation would prevent Veterans from being taxed on both their disability and military retirement pay. “Those Veterans who have been willing to sacrifice for their country and became disabled during their[Read More…]
Military
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, March 11, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Larry D. Bunn, 43, of Bossier City, La., died March 7 as a result of a non-combat incident at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia. He was[Read More…]
Remains of USS Monitor sailors interred at Arlington National Cemetery
151st anniversary of Battle of Hampton Roads The facial reconstruction of two Sailors whose remains were discovered inside the gun turret of the USS Monitor after it was raised from the ocean floor in 2002 are revealed during a ceremony sponsored by the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation. The ceremony is[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Hails Opening of New VA Clinic in Joliet
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today hailed the opening of the new Joliet VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic. “As a 24-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserve, my commitment is to make sure our military veterans get the best medical care available,” Senator Kirk said. “I am[Read More…]
U.S. Forces-Afghanistan Casualties, March 11, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013 – Two U.S. Forces-Afghanistan service members died in eastern Afghanistan today when an individual wearing an Afghan National Security Forces uniform turned a weapon on U.S. and Afghan forces. It is USFOR-A policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the U.S. Department of Defense, who will[Read More…]
Press Briefing by Gen. Dunford from Kabul, Afghanistan, March 10, 2013
AFGHANISTAN—(ENWESPF)—March 10, 2013. GENERAL JOSEPH F. DUNFORD: I — I spoke to at least half the crowd in Brussels and kind of gave background and — and I realize it’s a relatively slow news day here in Kabul and is — is not actually much you want to talk about,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 8, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Cody D. Suggs, 22, of West Alexandria, Ohio, died March 7 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, as a result of a non-combat incident that remains under investigation. He was[Read More…]
DOD Press Briefing on Sequestration from the Pentagon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Deputy Secretary Carter and I wanted to take a few minutes this afternoon to talk a little bit about sequestration and what was announced today. Many of you saw the President a few hours ago. And I’ll make a statement, and[Read More…]
Department Of Defense Expands Valor Website
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Today, the Department of Defense announced the expansion of its valor website to include the names of individuals who were awarded Medals of Honor for actions prior to Sept. 11, 2001. The decision to expand the website will give recognition to service members who were awarded[Read More…]
Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus Launch Bipartisan Bicameral Efforts to Combat Veteran Unemployment
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Representatives Jeff Denham (R-CA) and Tim Walz (D-MN), co-chairs of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus, yesterday kicked off activities for the 113th Congress during a “Day on the Hill” highlighting the Caucus’ commitment to[Read More…]
