Three Mothers of Fallen Servicemembers Presented with Gold Star Banners CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday presented Gold Star banners to three Illinois mothers whose sons died while serving their country in the Global War on Terror. Governor Quinn signed legislation to formally designate Gold Star Mothers Day in[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. To all Department of Defense personnel: As you know, the government’s annual funding could expire at midnight tonight. I have joined President Obama in urging Congress to prevent a lapse in appropriations, and like all of you I would be deeply disappointed if Congress fails to[Read More…]

Esprit de Corps, an exhibition highlighting the spirit of creative resilience, opens November 11, 2013 Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013 – On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will honor Veterans Day with the opening reception of Esprit de Corps, an exhibition highlighting the spirit[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROBERT F. HALE: Ready to go? All right. So I think you know who I am. I’ll say good afternoon. That’s probably the high point of this discussion. So I’m going to start with a few words, then I’ll turn to your[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Representative Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Representative William Enyart (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) today introduced the Benefits Fairness for Filipino Veterans Act, which adjusts residency requirements for Filipino World War II veterans that[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013.  On September 26, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) spoke on prevention of Veteran suicide on the floor of the House Representatives. “We must come together to reduce the stigma of post-traumatic stress, and provide the support our heroes need,” said Duckworth. “They fought for us, and now[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Baysore, Jr., 31, of Milton, Pa., died Sept. 26, in Paktya Province, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire[Read More…]

New website designed to provide user-friendly experience, improved navigation and functionality and better access to the NVAM Collection Online, a database of art from the permanent collection Chicago, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013 – The new website for the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) went live at midnight on Wednesday, September 25,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 22, as a result of an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter crash while operating in the central Red Sea. Both sailors were assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2013. South Suburban College (SSC) will be hosting a “Salute to Veterans” informational event on Wednesday, October 9, 2013.  The event is designed to provide current veteran students and prospective veteran students with a wide range of information regarding veterans’ benefits, financial aid, SSC programs and[Read More…]