Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2016. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Wilbur, 36, of Granite City, Illinois, died Aug. 12 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from a non-combat-related injury. The incident is under investigation. Wilbur was assigned to[Read More…]
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ISIL Leader in Afghanistan Targeted in Airstrike
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016 — U.S. and Afghan special operations forces conducted operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Afghanistan’s southern Nangarhar province between approximately July 1-30, 2016, a Defense Department spokesman said in a statement released today. During this time, Deputy Press Secretary Gordon Trowbridge said,[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 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…]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement to Resolve Allegations Against HSBC for Illegally Repossessing Servicemembers’ Cars
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. The Justice Department announced today that HSBC Finance Corporation, as successor to HSBC Auto Finance Inc., has agreed to pay $434,500 to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by repossessing 75 cars owned by protected servicemembers without obtaining the necessary court orders. [Read More…]
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, Aug. 6, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2016. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Lt. Col. Flando E. Jackson, 45, of Lansing, Michigan, died Aug. 4 in Southwest Asia from a non-combat-related injury. The incident is under investigation. Jackson was assigned to the[Read More…]
The Joint Commission Releases Results of Surveys of the VA Health Care System
Survey by Industry-Leading Group Shows VA is Making Progress and Improving Access WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today released results of The Joint Commission Special Focused Surveys on VA health care facilities. VA invited The Joint Commission to conduct unannounced, focused surveys at 139[Read More…]
President Obama Holds News Conference at the Pentagon, August 4, 2016 (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. President Obama held a press conference today to provide an update on our national security. https://youtu.be/8HdMYJtRWWI Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov
VA Releases Report on Nation’s Largest Analysis of Veteran Suicide
More than 55 Million Veterans’ Records Reviewed From 1979 to 2014 From Every State in the Nation WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) yesterday released its findings from the nation’s most comprehensive analysis of Veteran suicide rates in the United States in which VA examined more[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Feature the Work of Chicago Veteran Artist George Klauba
New Exhibition Includes Two Series of Paintings Exploring the Influence of WWII and the Experience of the Cuban Revolution Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016 – The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) announces the opening of its newest solo exhibition featuring the work of Chicago veteran artist, George Klauba. The exhibition[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at 95th National Convention for Disabled American Veterans (Video)
Atlanta, Georgia–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2016 https://youtu.be/DeN7yuB9yw0 TRANSCRIPT 1:39 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, DAV! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Please, everybody, have a seat. What an honor to be with you today. (Applause.) Thank you. And thanks to Bobby. I’ll never forget the time Bobby came to the[Read More…]
