Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Staff Sgt. Mark R. De Alencar, 37, of Edgewood, Maryland, died April 8 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces[Read More…]
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Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, April 10, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2017. On April 9, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 89 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Tabqah, 14 strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed five[Read More…]
Carl Vinson Strike Group Departs Singapore for Western Pacific
USS Carl Vinson and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships steam in formation at the conclusion of a bilateral exercise to increase proficiency in basic maritime skills and improve response capabilities, Mar. 29, 2017. The Carl Vinson is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo USS[Read More…]
Syria: As United States Responds Militarily to Chemical Attack, UN Urges Restraint to Avoid Escalation
Secretary-General António Guterres. UN Photo/Violaine Martin (file) NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2017 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged restraint to avoid any escalation of the situation in Syria, after the United States responded militarily to an alleged chemical weapons attack earlier this week. “I continue to follow the situation[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, April 7, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 24 strikes consisting of 58 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes, April 6, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS targets, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
VA National Cemeteries to Commemorate World War I Centennial
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced its cemeteries will host wreath-laying ceremonies the week of April 6 to commemorate the 353,082 World War I Veterans interred in VA sites across the country. “These wreath-laying ceremonies recommit our promise to memorialize the[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, April 4, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 55 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that[Read More…]
VA Awards Grants to Develop Technology to Help Veterans, Service Members Modify Homes
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the awarding of $599,802 in Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grants to eligible individuals, researchers and organizations to develop new technology that may enhance Veterans’ and service members’ ability to live in a specially adapted home. The[Read More…]
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, Jared Kushner Examine Counter-ISIS Fight, Discuss Lessons for Strategy
Jared Kushner, left, senior advisor to President Donald J. Trump, speaks with Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before leaving Ramstein Air Base, Germany, en route to Baghdad, April 3, 2017. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro BAGHDAD–(ENEWSPF)–April[Read More…]
