HUD-VASH vouchers build on national effort to end veteran homelessness WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2016. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a second round of funding to help provide permanent homes to an estimated 108 veterans experiencing homelessness[Read More…]
Military
A First Look at Two WWII Battle of the Atlantic Shipwrecks
German U-boat, Nicaraguan freighter discovered off Cape Hatteras in 2014 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2016 – July 15, 1942. America had been in World War II for less than a year, but the fight was coming to the nation’s shores. That day, off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, the German U-boat U-576[Read More…]
Syrian Regime Airstrikes Near Hasakah Put Coalition Forces at Risk
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2016 By: Cheryl Pellerin U.S. planes were scrambled yesterday over northeastern Syria after two Syrian air force SU-24 attack planes conducted strikes near Hasakah while coalition forces were conducting operations there as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, Defense Department spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said today. Sailors[Read More…]
VoteVets Reacts to Report that Trump Campaign Chair Helped Organize Protest of U.S. Marines in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2016. The largest progressive group of veterans in America, VoteVets.org, is responding angrily to news reports that Donald Trump’s campaign chair, Paul Manafort, may have had a hand in organizing pro-Russian protests against US Marines, in Ukraine, in 2006. A report from Fusion, based on leaked[Read More…]
VA Provides Service Dog Benefits to Veterans with Mental Health Disorders
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it is piloting a protocol to implement veterinary health benefits for mobility service dogs approved for Veterans with a chronic impairment that substantially limits mobility associated with mental health disorders. “We take our responsibility for the care[Read More…]
Presidential Candidates to Attend American Legion National Convention
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both accepted invitations to attend The American Legion’s 98th National Convention, which will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 26 through September 1. The Republican and Democratic presidential candidates are both slated to attend the event as guest speakers. As[Read More…]
In Fayetteville, Tim Kaine and Anne Holton Vow to Fight for Veterans and Military Families
NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2016. On Tuesday vice presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine campaigned with his wife, the Honorable Anne Holton in Fayetteville, NC. Kaine noted how veterans issues, such as protecting the GI Bill and supporting military families, are a key part of his and Secretary Clinton’s platform. Kaine also[Read More…]
Detainee Transfers Announced by Department of Defense
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of 15 detainees: Abd al-Muhsin Abd al-Rab Salih al-Busi, Abd al-Rahman Sulayman, Mohammed Nasir Yahi Khussrof Kazaz, Abdul Muhammad Ahmad Nassar al-Muhajari, Muhammad Ahmad Said al-Adahi, Abdel Qadir al-Mudafari, Mahmud Abd Al Aziz al-Mujahid, Saeed Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah[Read More…]
Defense Secretary Carter Hails Liberation of Key Syrian City From ISIL Control
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016 — With the key Syrian city of Manbij liberated after a months-long battle to expel Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists, Defense Secretary Ash Carter today issued a statement congratulating those responsible. “I want to congratulate the people of Manbij, the Manbij Military Council, the[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria 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[Read More…]
