Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013 – The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 16, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with a vehicle borne improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the[Read More…]
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ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 20, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested three insurgents during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, today. The security force was searching for an insurgent leader with ties to both the Taliban and Haqqani terrorist networks. The leader serves as a financier for multiple[Read More…]
ISAF Identified Casualties, May 19, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2013 – An International Security Assistance Force service member who died May 14 during the same Improvised Explosive Device attack in southern Afghanistan that also killed three other ISAF service members, has been positively identified. The other three service members, who were already identified by the Department[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 19, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader and four other insurgents during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, today. The leader directs and executes attacks aimed at Afghan and coalition forces in Gardez district. He is also a known improvised explosive[Read More…]
Insurgents Again Kill and Wound Dozens of Afghan Civilians, May 18, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2013 – Friday evening, the insurgents exploded powerful bombs in a residential area in Kandahar City that killed or wounded dozens of Afghan civilians. The attack came at about 7:40 p.m. and appears to have been conducted to cause maximum casualties. “Once again the insurgents have chosen[Read More…]
Department of Defense News Briefing with Secretary Hagel and Gen. Dempsey from the Pentagon, May 17, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 17, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. Thank you for coming. I’m sorry we had to move this one day, but nonetheless, it’s been a slow news week for you. I know you’ve been looking for something to do and to report on. Let me begin[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, May 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 14, in Sanjaray, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. Killed were: Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey C. Baker, 29,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta as the Grand Marshall for Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying
Ceremony to Kick-off at Daley Plaza on Saturday, May 25 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce that Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, will lead this year’s Memorial Day[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Meeting on Sexual Assault in the Military
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013 – 4:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I appreciate all of you coming in just for a second. We have gathered here all the top people in not just our military but our entire national security operation. And I want to start off by thanking all the[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea, 33, of Oakley, Kan., died May 15, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, after drowning while attempting to cross a body of water during combat operations.[Read More…]
