SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2016. On Dec. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes coordinated with and[Read More…]
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Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2016
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial[Read More…]
VA Study Confirms High Cure Rates With New Hepatitis C Drugs
Virus undetectable in high percentage of patients after treatment. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2016. A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) database study shows that new drug regimens for hepatitis C have resulted in “remarkably high” cure rates among patients in VA’s national health care system. Of the more than 17,000 Veterans[Read More…]
VA Announces Funding Opportunity for Community Partners Working to End Veteran Homelessness
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2016. Building on President Obama’s commitment to end Veteran homelessness, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funding for non-profit organizations and other groups that serve Veterans through VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The SSVF program assists very low-income Veteran[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Dec. 13, 2016
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2016. On Dec. 12, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and[Read More…]
Veterans Endure Higher Pain Severity Than Nonveterans
Veterans reported more severe pain than nonveterans. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2016. American veterans experience higher prevalence of pain and more severe pain than nonveterans, with young and middle-aged veterans suffering the most, according to a new analysis of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) by the lead epidemiologist at the[Read More…]
Chinese Editorial Calls Trump “Ignorant Child”, China flies Nuclear Bomber in S. China Sea as Warning
CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016 By Heavy Mettle A Chinese newspaper published an editorial calling Trump an ignorant child regarding his provocation of that country and disregard of the One China policy: “Adhering to the ‘one China’ principle is the political bedrock for the development US-China relations. If it is comprised or[Read More…]
VA Recommends 14 Future Sites for Fisher House Construction
Fisher Houses are Homes Away from Home for Families of Veterans Receiving Treatment WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016. The Fisher House offers unique accommodations when a family member is receiving treatment at a VA medical center or military hospital. Located near the medical center or hospital, Fisher Houses offer the comforts[Read More…]
New Regulation Decreases Cost of Outpatient Medication Copay for Most Veterans
Washington – (ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulation on copayments for Veterans’ outpatient medications for non-service connected conditions. VA currently charges non-exempt Veterans either $8 or $9 for each 30-day or less supply of outpatient medication, and under current regulations, a calculation based[Read More…]
VoteVets Statement on Russian Hacking
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016. In light of the latest reports regarding Russian hacking aimed at influencing the 2016 Presidential Election, the largest progressive group of veterans in America, VoteVets.org, released the following. In a statement, retired Major General Paul D. Eaton, senior adviser to VoteVets.org called on all information that[Read More…]
