Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013.  Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth voted for the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which funds a 3.5% increase for Veterans programs. The bipartisan legislation provides $6.2 billion for homeless Veterans treatment, services, housing, and job training. It also takes significant steps in[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a senior Taliban leader, Obaidullah Jan, and two other extremists during an operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday. Jan had operational control of a group of fighters responsible for conducting numerous ambushes and other attacks against Afghan[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 3, in Tsamkani, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has been successful in advocating for several key legislative provisions to be included in the bipartisan FY14 National Defense Authorization Act. Working with Republicans and Democrats on the Committee alike, Congresswoman Duckworth crafted many proposals[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Warrant Officer Sean W. Mullen, 39, of Dover, Del., died June 2, in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban leader, Mohammad Khan, during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday. Khan served as an intelligence operative who enabled command and control attack coordination in the local area. He was directly responsible for directing improvised[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013.    I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg, the last World War II veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate.  Frank was a good friend and respected colleague.  He was a strong advocate for the men and women of our[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013 – Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of a Haqqani leader, Faizullah, during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Saturday. Faizullah, also known as Shahab, conducted improvised explosive device attacks and intimidation campaigns targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitated the movement[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ray A. Ramirez, 20, of Sacramento, Calif., died June 1, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by an improvised explosive device.  He[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, today. The leader maintains operational control over a group of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is[Read More…]