Changes Remove Barriers and Expands Access to Care WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2015. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a number of changes to make participation in the Veterans Choice Program easier and more convenient for Veterans who need to use it. The move, which streamlines eligibility requirements,[Read More…]
Military
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, Nov. 24, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015. PETER COOK: Afternoon, everyone. Sorry I’m a little delayed. The meeting with the French minister was a little bit delayed as well, so my apologies. Before I update you on the secretary’s meeting with Minister Le Drian, I wanted to touch on the situation involving the[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing, Nov. 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015 PETER COOK: Good afternoon, everybody. Sorry I’m a little bit late. I’ll try not to let it happen again, but again, my apologies. Your time is valuable as well I know. A few announcements off the top regarding the secretary’s schedule, before I turn to your[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Renews Call for Pentagon Audit Following Revelation of $43 Million Natural Gas Station Boondoggle
Wyden Sponsored the Audit the Pentagon Act to Restore Fiscal Accountability Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today pressed the Department of Defense to lay out a plan to restore fiscal accountability and prevent expensive mistakes, like the $43 million natural gas filling station recently uncovered[Read More…]
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Intelligence Sharing with France
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2015. Over the past year, the United States has been working closely with the French military, intelligence, and security services to strengthen intelligence sharing to prosecute counter terrorism threats around the globe, specifically ISIL. In the wake of the recent attack on France, we stand strong and[Read More…]
Detainee Transfers Announced, Nov. 15, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of Ali Ahmad Muhammad al-Razihi, Khalid Abd-al-Jabbar Muhammad Uthman al-Qadasi, Adil Said al-Hajj Ubayd al-Busays, Sulayman Awad Bin Uqayl al-Nahdi, and Fahmi Salem Said al-Asani from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Government of the United[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Giving Veterans their Chance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2015 Hi, everybody. This week, America came together to salute our veterans – to express our appreciation to all who served so that we might live free. But our gratitude should extend beyond what our veterans have done for us in the past. It should remind us[Read More…]
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Airstrike in Raqqa, Syria
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2015 “U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Raqqa, Syria, on Nov. 12, 2015 targeting Mohamed Emwazi, also known as “Jihadi John.” “Emwazi, a British citizen, participated in the videos showing the murders of U.S. journalists Steven Sotloff and James Foley, U.S. aid worker Abdul-Rahman Kassig, British aid[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on the U.S. Strategy in Syria, Nov. 12, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2015. SECRETARY KERRY: Nancy, thank you very, very much. I apologize for being a couple minutes late over here. And I’m delighted to see a lot of friends and pleased that all of you could come here, share some thoughts this afternoon. It’s great for me to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Medal of Honor Presentation to Captain Florent Groberg, United States Army
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2015 – 11:11 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, and welcome to the White House. A little more than three years ago, as Captain Florent Groberg was recovering from his wounds as a consequence of the actions that we honor today, he woke up on a hospital[Read More…]
