Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. The Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Cpl. Nehemiah E. Butler Pocomoke City, Maryland, will[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2015  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Master Sgt. Peter A. McKenna Jr., 35, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died Aug. 8, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds when he was attacked by enemy small arms fire. McKenna[Read More…]

Omaha, Nebraska–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015.  More than 800 Veterans ages 55 and older are expected to compete in the 29th National Veterans Golden Age Games, Aug. 8-12 in Omaha, Neb. The official kick-off starts at 6:30 p.m., August 8 at the CenturyLink Center Arena. Participants will compete in 14 events including[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015.  The Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing since World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Stephen V. Biezis[Read More…]

Programs Designed to Help Transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans Develop New Skills and Credentials WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015.  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched two new no-cost training programs, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALPs) and VA Learning Hubs, to help transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans from all eras learn skills, earn[Read More…]

WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015.  As part of VA’s ongoing commitment to provide care to Veterans and their families, the Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that it will start the  process of amending its regulations to establish presumptions of service connection for certain conditions resulting from exposure to contaminated drinking[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015.  Presenters: Marine Corps Brigadier General Kevin J. Killea, chief of staff, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR). STAFF: Good morning, everybody. We have Brigadier General Kevin Killea today with us. He’s the chief of staff for Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR). He’s briefing[Read More…]

Calumet City, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a Veteran Workshop today at the Calumet City Public Library that offered guidance to veterans seeking housing and career opportunities. Participating agencies included the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, A Safe Haven, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the Cook County Department of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015.  Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) voted for H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015. The legislation willenhance  accountability at VA and build on reforms in the  Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 . H.R. 1994 passed the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Duckworth released the following statement: “Like[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2015.  Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 3122 today creating the Veterans Preference in Private Employment Act, allowing private employers to voluntarily establish preference in employment for certain veterans. “I am proud that Illinois is taking the initiative in helping veterans who often times face greater barriers[Read More…]