Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is honored to have Stephanie Kifowit as the keynote speaker for the 22nd Desert Storm Remembrance Ceremony to honor and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Desert Storm 22 years ago. “This event is our[Read More…]
Military
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, February 28, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWPSF)–February 28, 2013. An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani high-profile attack facilitator and detained two other insurgents during an operation in Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, today. The facilitator is believed responsible for transporting and facilitating weapons in multiple provinces across Afghanistan, to include both home-made[Read More…]
Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. To All Department of Defense Personnel: Earlier today I was privileged to take the oath of office to become the 24th secretary of defense. I am humbled by and grateful for the opportunity that President Obama and the Congress have given me to once again serve[Read More…]
Farewell Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary Leon E. Panetta
Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. To All Department of Defense Personnel: “Tomorrow morning, Chuck Hagel will be sworn in to succeed me as secretary of defense. It’s been the privilege of my life to serve with and lead the men and women of this department, and I am grateful that President[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, February 26, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of a Taliban leader, Anwar, during an operation in Hisarak district, Nangarhar province, Sunday. Anwar was responsible for directing and participating in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He exercised operational control of a significant number of insurgents.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, February 25, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, 34, of Kayenta, Ariz., died Feb. 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 32nd Georgian Liaison[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to National Governors Association
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013 – 10:40 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you, David, for that kind introduction. And thank you all for coming this morning. It was great to see you all last night. And wasn’t Audra McDonald incredible? (Applause.) So we’re delighted to[Read More…]
Renewing the National Commitment to Putting America’s Heroes Back to Work
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. As part of their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden addressed the National Governors Association and renewed their call on governors to do their part putting America’s heroes back to work, and to serve our military veterans and spouses as well[Read More…]
The Faces of Homeless Veterans in America
Yvette Jones. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) I truly believe we are on this earth to serve one another. It is with great pleasure that I have been awarded the opportunity to serve our US Military homeless veteran population. Over the past five years or so, my work has brought me from the[Read More…]
Army Releases January 2013 Suicide Information
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2013. The Army released suicide data today for the month of January 2013. During January, among active-duty soldiers, there were 19 potential suicides: two have been confirmed as suicides and 17 remain under investigation. For December 2012, the Army reported seven potential suicides among active-duty soldiers; however,[Read More…]
