KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province, today. The leader is responsible for multiple direct and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved[Read More…]
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Joint Statement of the Japan, Republic of Korea, United States Defense Ministerial Talks
SINGAPORE–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2013. Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan-jin, andU.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel held trilateral defense ministerial talks in Singapore June 1 on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss the regional security situation and North Korea. The ROK,[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 31, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013 – Afghan and coalition security forces arrested a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Chimtal district, Balkh province, yesterday. The facilitator is responsible for the movement of explosives and weapons in the Balkh province for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He collects illegal[Read More…]
Veterans For Peace Stands With Bradley Manning!
Mass Rally at Ft. Meade, Maryland, Saturday, June 1; Court Martial Begins on Monday, June 3 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2013. Military veterans are turning out in force to show support for PFC Bradley Manning this Saturday, June 1, at 1 pm at Fort Meade, Maryland, on the eve of his historic[Read More…]
DOD Expands Safe Helpline with Innovative Peer Support System for Sexual Assault Victims
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2013. Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the launch of The Safe HelpRoom created in response to Safe Helpline users who identified a need for peer support services. The new service allows victims of sexual assault to participate in group chat sessions to connect with and[Read More…]
ISAF Condemns Insurgent Attack on International Committee of the Red Cross Building
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2013 – ISAF strongly condemns the senseless attack by enemies of Afghanistan on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) office building in Jalalabad yesterday. The ICRC is an organization that provides aid and comfort for Afghans, and this vicious attack shows how these enemies will[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 30, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested three insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Archi district, Kunduz province, today. The senior leader is responsible for constructing improvised explosive devices and suicide vests for use in insurgent operations. He has[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing with Maj. Gen. Miller from the Pentagon Briefing Room, May 29, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2013. COMMANDER BILL SPEAKS: Good morning here in the briefing room, and good evening in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. I’d like to welcome Major General Lee Miller, commander of Regional Command Southwest and commanding general II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, to the Pentagon Briefing Room. Major General Miller[Read More…]
New American Academy of Pediatrics Report Recognizes The Importance of Mental Health Care for US Military Children and Their Families
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2013. Parental wartime deployment can be distressing for a child, regardless of their age. These children are at an increased risk for social, emotional, and behavioral problems, especially if there are preexisting psychological issues in the family. A new clinical report from the American Academy[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 29. 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader and one other insurgent during an operation in Chimtal district, Balkh province, yesterday. The senior leader is responsible for planning and conducting improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan government officials, in addition to Afghan[Read More…]
