Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2015. Today the Department of Defense forwarded to Congress a legislative proposal to reform the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the statutory framework of the military justice system. The proposal is based on the recommendations of the Military Justice Review Group, which conducted a detailed analysis of[Read More…]
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Dept. of Defense Identifies Air Force Casualties, Dec. 23, 2015
U.S. service members pay their respects during a ceremony on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2015, to honor six airmen killed in a vehicle bomb attack on their patrol outside Bagram. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Attack Against U.S. Service Members in Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2015 It is with deep regret that I learned today that six U.S. service members died in Afghanistan Monday. We are still learning all of the details, but two other service members and a U.S. contractor were also injured. They died after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq , Dec. 18, 2015
Baghdad, Iraq–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2015 CAPTAIN JEFF DAVIS: Okay. Good morning everybody, and happy year’s end. As you see, we have taken our curtain down for our year-end cleaning. So, we’re pleased to have Colonel Steve Warren join us today from Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad. Steve, we’ll turn it over[Read More…]
Media Availability With Secretary Carter in Erbil, Iraq , Dec. 17, 2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with troops during his visit to Irbil, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2015. Carter is on a weeklong trip to the Middle East to meet with military leaders, and to thank troops for their service and sacrifice, especially during the holiday season. DoD photo by Army[Read More…]
VA Plans to Propose Expanded Disability Benefits Eligibility for Veterans Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2015. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it plans to propose expanded disability compensation eligibility for Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. From 1953 to 1987, water sources at the base were contaminated with industrial solvents[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary Carter at Town Hall in Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 15, 2015
TURKEY–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2015 STAFF: Secretary of Defense Dr. Ashton Carter and his wife, Mrs. Stephanie Carter. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ASH CARTER: Thanks everybody. Please sit down. It’s holiday season, and that’s why Stephanie is with me. She doesn’t often get to travel with me because she works, like many of[Read More…]
DOD Releases Report on Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2015. Today DoD provided Congress with a report on “Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan” in accordance with Section 1225 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291). This report addresses developments from June[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Military Campaign to Destroy ISIL, Dec. 14, 2015
President Barack Obama speaks to reporters at the Pentagon, Dec. 14, 2015, after a meeting with the National Security Council about the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015 – 12:47 P.M. EST[Read More…]
Joint Press Conference With Secretary Carter and Secretary Fallon, Dec. 11, 2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon conduct a joint news conference at the Pentagon Dec. 11, 2015, after meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest. Carter hosted an enhanced honor cordon to welcome Fallon to the Pentagon. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt.[Read More…]
