Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Seven minutes. It’s a Friday. All right, just a few things at the top, folks, and then we’ll — we’ll get at questions. I want to do a little bit, a few announcements on next week’s schedule, if you’ll allow me. On[Read More…]
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Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel, Jan. 22, 2015
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Jan. 22, 2015. Hagel discussed a range of topics from sequestration to sexual assault prevention. He also thanked service members and said he is proud of them. DoD photo by Casper Manlangit Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2015 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Adm. Kirby, Jan. 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2015. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have any announcements today, so we’ll get right to questions. Bob? Q: Admiral, can you bring us up to date on the training program for Syrian rebels in terms of when those 400 U.S. trainers would[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Secretary McDonald and Peoples Gas Announce Five-Year Extension of Utility Workers Military Assistance Program
Extension of Seven-Month Classroom and Mentorship Program Will Prepare an Additional 250 Veterans for Careers in the Natural Gas Industry CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, Chancellor Cheryl Hyman of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Peoples Gas President John Kleczynski, and Business Manager[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary Hagel at the U.S. Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Summit,
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2015. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Thank you, Madam Secretary. Thank you. Thank you for your introduction. Thank you for your leadership and what you have done in your role as secretary of the Air Force, your personal provision to this effort. You want me[Read More…]
DoD Releases 2013 Annual Report on Suicide
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2015. Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) released its 2013 calendar year Suicide Event Report (DoDSER), which details the number of suicide attempts and deaths for U.S. service members. The DoDSER also includes detailed assessments of demographic information, behavioral health history, and deployment history for each suicide[Read More…]
Remarks by Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance at the Pentagon, Jan. 15, 2015
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work attends the annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance at the Pentagon, Jan. 15, 2014. DoD photo by Casper Manlangit Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2015. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE BOB WORK: Well, thank you, Mike, for that kind introduction. And, welcome, everyone, both the senior leaders and[Read More…]
Representative Duckworth, US Army Iraq Veteran Honored With The Abraham Lincoln Veteran Champion Award
Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2015. In a career spanning over 23 years as an officer, leader of veterans’ services, and as a member of Congress, Tammy Duckworth has focused on her mission, her people, and her responsibilities, always seeking the best possible results. For her leadership, energy, and efforts, she was[Read More…]
Detainee Transfers Announced, Jan. 14, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of Al Khadr Abdallah Muhammad Al Yafi, Fadel Hussein Saleh Hentif, Abd Al-Rahman Abdullah Au Shabati, and Mohammed Ahmed Salam from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to Oman. The Department of Defense also announced today the transfer[Read More…]
Vietnam Veteran Selected as IDVA Interim Director
SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran Harry F. Sawyer, a 33-year state employee, was designated to serve as the Interim Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) effective today. Sawyer takes over in the place of the departing Acting Director, Rodrigo Garcia. This change is part[Read More…]
