SOUTHWEST ASIA-(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2017. On Feb. 2, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 64 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 40 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]
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Senator Duckworth to Defense Secretary Mattis: Stand Up to Trump’s Executive Order, American Troops Are at Risk
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017. U.S. Senator and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) called on U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis to stand up to President Trump’s executive order (EO), which endangers both our national security and the safety of our currently-deployed troops by limiting travel from certain Muslim-majority countries.[Read More…]
Trump Didn’t Bother to Show Up in Situation Room for Botched Yemen Raid
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 By Mark Sumner During the campaign, it was easy to get tired of how many times Hillary Clinton repeated stories of tense nights in the Situation Room, where she along with President Obama and other members of his staff, waited for word on some military action[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 2, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. On Feb. 1, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 19 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]
Centcom: Civilians Likely Killed in Yemen Firefight
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 — A team designated by the operational task force commander has concluded that civilian noncombatants likely were killed in the midst of a firefight during a Jan. 29 raid in Yemen, and that casualties may include children, U.S. Central Command officials said last night. In a statement,[Read More…]
Democrats Ask Pentagon to Investigate National Security Adviser’s Russian Paycheck
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2017 By Laura Clawson Congressional Democrats want an investigation involving Russia, the Emoluments Clause, and a top member of Donald Trump’s administration: National Security Adviser Mike Flynn. The possible violations in question came before Flynn’s appointment by Trump: In a letter sent Wednesday to Secretary of Defense Jim[Read More…]
Veterans Write Trump, Demand Reversal On Executive Order
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2017. Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars are sending a letter today Donald Trump, today, urging him to repeal his executive order on refugees and visitors from the Middle East. A dozen veterans, all of whom used interpreters during their deployments, point to the damage[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Jan. 31, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2017. On Jan. 30, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 47 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 12 engagements using attack, bomber, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Syria Near Abu Kamal,[Read More…]
Former Senator Bob Kerrey Pens Letter To Trump on Executive Orders, Russia, and More
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. Today, former Senator Bob Kerrey, a senior adviser to VoteVets, is sending a letter to Donald Trump on his Executive Orders, Russia, and more. Kerrey is a Vietnam Veteran, and a Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipient. Senator Kerrey was the Vice Chair of[Read More…]
U.S. Forces Kill 14 al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula Terrorists in Yemen
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017 — An estimated 14 al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula terrorists were killed yesterday during a raid by U.S. forces in Yemen, according to a U.S. Central Command news release issued today. One U.S. service member died of wounds suffered in the raid, and three others were wounded,[Read More…]
