Defense Secretary Ash Carter presents the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Iraqi troops for valor they displayed during the Mosul campaign, at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2016 By: Shannon Collins Defense Secretary Ash Carter[Read More…]
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Operation Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq, Dec. 12, 2016
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on[Read More…]
Syrian Democratic Forces Initiate Next Phase of Raqqa Isolation
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016 — The Syrian Democratic Forces on Dec. 10 announced the start of the next phase of their operation to isolate the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa, U.S. Central Command officials reported today. The SDF — made up in part by[Read More…]
VA Awards Grant for Veterans Employment Pay for Success Program
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Innovation, together with the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Social Innovation Fund, awarded the Veterans Employment Pay for Success (VEPFS) Program grant to the social investment firm, Social Finance, Inc. As awarded, the $3 million employment, labor[Read More…]
VA National Cemeteries Now Offering Pre-Need Eligibility Determinations
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need. Through the Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program, upon request, individuals can learn if they are eligible for burial or memorialization in[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, December 9, 2016
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—December 9, 2016. On Dec. 8, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support[Read More…]
Human Rights Watch: United States Counter-Terrorism Report Sets Standards
Trump Should Continue Disclosures, Uphold Legal Obligations The remnants of a US drone strike on August 29, 2012 in Khashamir, Yemen. The strike killed three alleged members of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, a policeman, and a cleric who preached against the armed group. © 2012 Reuters Washington –(ENEWSPF)–December 6,[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2016. On Dec. 5, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes coordinated with and[Read More…]
Veterans at Standing Rock Shock Tribe Members, Beg Forgiveness for War Crimes Against Tribal Nations
NORTH DAKOTA–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 By Jen Hayden U.S. military veterans kneel before tribal members at Standing Rock Jon Eagle Sr., Tribal Historic Preservation Officer at Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has reported something wholly unexpected happened at the Standing Rock Reservation today. The veterans gathered to join the Dakota Pipeline protest stunned the gathered[Read More…]
Pearl Harbor Survivors Receive Heroes’ Welcome in Honolulu
The governor of Hawaii, David Ige, greets Pearl Harbor survivor and former soldier Alexander Horanzy upon arrival at Honolulu, Dec. 3, 2016. Horanzy was on an honor flight from Los Angeles that carried 32 Pearl Harbor survivors and other veterans to Hawaii for commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the[Read More…]
