KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader and detained one other insurgent during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The leader is accused of commanding a cell of fighters responsible for conducting attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.  Today the United States and Japan have achieved a new and important milestone in our efforts to ensure a robust and operationally effective U.S. force presence in the region while reducing our footprint on the island of Okinawa.  I wish to thank Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2013 – During an operation in Dand district, Kandahar province today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator. The facilitator is believed to have arranged the transportation of weapons and improvised explosive devices throughout Kandahar province for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2013.  The Department of Defense will deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD) ballistic missile defense system to Guam in the coming weeks as a precautionary move to strengthen our regional defense posture against the North Korean regional ballistic missile threat.   The THAAD system is[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2013.  Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout:  “Secretary Chuck Hagel hosted the Republic of Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun, Byung-Se at the Pentagon today to congratulate him on his appointment as foreign minister and discuss the unwavering American commitment to our alliance with[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2013 – During an operation in Burkah district, Baghlan province today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader. The leader has allegedly led a cell of insurgent fighters in multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also accused of[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2013. GEORGE LITTLE:  I have just a brief announcement, and that’s to make you all aware, if you don’t already know, that today — excuse me, this month is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.  The secretary later today will be issuing a videotape message to the[Read More…]

WILBERFORCE, OH–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013.  Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today joined National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, representatives from the National Park Foundation and the Trust for Public Land, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity members and local officials and community members to celebrate the establishment of the Charles Young[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013.  To all Department of Defense Personnel:   This month, the Department of Defense observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with the theme “We own it…we’ll solve it…together.”  Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is an opportunity for the entire DoD community — service members, civilians, members[Read More…]

Col. Joseph Noferi receives medal after 30-year Army Reserve Career CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013.  U.S. Senator Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday presented Colonel Joseph F. Noferi of Lincolnwood with the Legion of Merit military award during a special ceremony in Sen. Kirk’s Chicago office. The Legion of Merit award was established by Congress[Read More…]