Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012 – 11:36 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Please, everybody, be seated. Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Secretary Shinseki, for a lifetime of service to our nation, and for being such a tireless advocate on behalf of America’s veterans, including your fellow[Read More…]
Day: November 11, 2012
Presidential Proclamation — Veterans Day, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012. Whether they fought in Salerno or Samarra, Heartbreak Ridge or Helmand, Khe Sanh or the Korengal, our veterans are part of an unbroken chain of men and women who have served our country with honor and distinction. On Veterans Day, we show them our deepest thanks.[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Veterans Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012. This Veterans Day, we honor all those who have served in our nation’s armed forces and are grateful for their service and dedication to our country. But we do more than honor them. The Obama administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, November 11, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012 — An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban direct-action cell leader Zafran during a security operation in Helmand province Saturday. Zafran was believed responsible for conducting improvised explosive device and ambush-style attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his death he was preparing future IED[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 11, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Daniel L. Carlson, 21, of Running Springs, Calif., died Nov. 9, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Carlson was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade,[Read More…]
Marian Band Earns 5th Place Overall at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis
The Marian Band captured fifth at the BOA Grand Nationals on Saturday in Indianapolis. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Spartan Band second in Class AA, wins Outstanding Visual Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, one of only 12 schools in the nation to reach the finals of the Bands of[Read More…]