Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2016.  In cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia, on Thursday, March 31, the U.S. military conducted an airstrike in Somalia against Hassan Ali Dhoore, a senior leader of al-Shabaab, who is part of al-Qa’ida. While we are still assessing the results of this operation, removing Dhoore[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 — The U.S. government has authorized the ordered departure of Defense Department dependents from Turkey, including those at Incirlik Air Base, according to Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook. The move announced today comes out of an “abundance of caution” to security concerns in the region, and not in[Read More…]

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2016.  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the award of $784,421 in Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grants to eligible individuals, researchers, and organizations to develop new technologies that would enhance Veterans and Servicemembers’ ability to live in specially adapted homes. The SAHAT Grant[Read More…]

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speak to reporters about efforts against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during a news conference at the Pentagon, March 25, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim[Read More…]

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answer questions about efforts against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during a news conference at the Pentagon, March 25, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D.[Read More…]

Exemplifies a MyVA priority to Improve the Veteran Experience While Thanking Vietnam Veterans and Their Families WASHINGTON – (ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it will conduct hundreds of events in VA facilities across the nation on March 29 to recognize, honor and thank U.S.[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2016 — Significant numbers of Defense Department and senior military leaders say closing the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba is the single most important action the United States can take to counter terrorism, DoD’s special envoy for Guantanamo detention closure said on Capitol Hill today. Paul M. Lewis[Read More…]

STUTTGART–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2016 — As a precautionary measure to keep personnel and families safe in light of the today’s attacks, U.S. European Command has implemented travel restrictions to Brussels, Belgium. Unofficial travel to Brussels — leave, liberty and special pass — is prohibited until further notice. Those on official travel[Read More…]

CFPB Enforcement Actions Returned Over $5 Million to Servicemembers in 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2016.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an annual report today from the Office of Servicemember Affairs highlighting complaints submitted in 2015 and CFPB enforcement actions that directly impacted the military community. The report[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. With the Department of Defense (DoD) seeking to improve its ability to recruit and retain talented Americans by offering a more competitive benefits package, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) introduced a proposal to help the DoD achieve this goal by modernizing and expanding the parental leave benefits[Read More…]