Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By: Jim Garamone The most recent hurricane season was not unprecedented in terms of the number of storms, but it was unprecedented in terms of damage, the commander of U.S. Army North said in a recent interview. Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan said hurricanes Harvey, Irma[Read More…]
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California Army National Guard Provides Aircraft, Personnel to Fight Wildfires
ARLINGTON, Va. –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Steve Marshall, National Guard Bureau Nearly 1,350 California National Guard personnel have joined in the battle against six large, ferocious wildfires that consumed more than 137,000 acres. Wind gusts approaching 80 mph are propelling flames across hillsides, enabling them to consume trees, vegetation and[Read More…]
Navy Posthumously Awards Bronze Star Medal for Valor at Pearl Harbor
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2017 By: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Lockwood The Navy recently authorized the posthumous award of a combat medal to a Sailor who was present at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack of Dec. 7, 1941, officials announced Dec. 1. Secretary of the Navy Richard V.[Read More…]
Fort Bliss Soldier Dies in Iraq
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Cpl. Todd L. McGurn, of Riverside, California, died November 25, 2017, in Baghdad, Iraq. The death was the result of a non-combat related incident according[Read More…]
Navy Identifies Sailors Lost in C-2A Crash
PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) –(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2017. After notifying their families that extensive search and rescue efforts had ended, the Navy identified Lt. Steven Combs, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Chialastri and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso Nov. 25 as the three Sailors lost in a C-2A Greyhound crash[Read More…]
Governors State University Places Veterans’ Experiences Center Stage
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2017 By: Angela Denk On Monday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m., a special Town Hall event will be held on the campus of Governors State University. Veterans Speak will focus on U.S. military combat veterans and how the experience of war can be understood and shared through the humanities.[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF0—November 17, 2017. This week, the Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Hughton O. Brown, 43, of Brooklyn, New York died Nov. 14 in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident. He was[Read More…]
New York Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Allowing Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Access to Medical Marijuana
Advocates: Big Victory, More Needed NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Tony Newman Over the weekend on Veterans Day, Governor Cuomo signed the bill that will finally allow patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to access medical marijuana in New York. The bill (A.7006/S.5629) adds post-traumatic stress disorder as a qualifying[Read More…]
Department of Defense Announces Death of Soldier Supporting Operation Inherent Resolve
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lee M. Smith, 35, of Arlington, Texas, died Nov. 11 at Camp Taji, Iraq, due to injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned[Read More…]
Survey: More Than One In Five Military Vets Uses Cannabis Medicinally
Indianapolis, IN—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2017 By: Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director More than one in five military veterans engage in the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, according to nationwide survey data conducted on behalf of The American Legion. The Legion is the largest veterans’ advocacy organization in the United States.[Read More…]
