Pentagon Briefing Discusses Funding ISIL Opposition (Video) Details Last Updated: Saturday, 20 September 2014 02:38 Published: Saturday, 20 September 2014 02:36 View Comments September 19, 2014 - Pentagon Press Secretary RADM John Kirby said the department is grateful for the Senate's vote to fund opposition forces in Syria to fight ISIL. View the discussion thread. back to top