KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban improvised explosive device expert, Zekeria, during a security operation in Chahar Darah district, Kunduz province, Feb. 21. Zekeria’s IEDs were used to attack Afghan and coalition forces. His death will significantly degrade the ability of insurgents[Read More…]
Military
Nine Illinois Organizations Receive More Than $396,000 in Grants Thanks to Veterans Cash Lottery Ticket Sales
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today announced a total of $396,000 in grants from Veterans’ Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales to help nine non-profits and local governmental entities deliver specialized programs and services to the Illinois veteran community. “Veterans Cash grants program continues to make[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command February 21, 2013 Operational Update
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested six insurgents during an operation in search of an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, today. The leader is allegedly instrumental in manufacturing, procuring and distributing improvised explosive devices for use in attacks against Afghan and[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing on Civilian Furlough Planning Efforts from the Pentagon
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2013. BRYAN WHITMAN: Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today and for your interest in the topic today of sequestration, as well as most of you know by now, in accordance with the law, we have notified Congress today about the potential for furloughs. Today,[Read More…]
Country Club Hills’ Veteran Honored as Veteran of the Month for February 2013
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) honors Country Club Hills resident M. Michael Williams, a US Marine Corps veteran, as Illinois Veteran of the Month for February 2013. Williams was honored today during a ceremony at the Office of the Mayor, Country Club Hills, Ill., with[Read More…]
Message to the Defense Department from Secretary of Defense Panetta on Preparations for Potential Sequestration on March 1 and Furlough Notifications
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2013. “To All Department of Defense Personnel: “For more than a year and a half, the president, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I have repeatedly voiced our deep concerns over the half a trillion dollars in automatic across-the-board cuts that would be imposed under sequestration and[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on General Allen’s Decision to Retire
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2013. “Gen. John Allen has proven himself to be one of the United States military’s most outstanding battlefield leaders, a brilliant strategist, and an exemplary Marine, and I am deeply grateful for his many years of dedicated service to our country. “I will be forever thankful that[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Retirement of General John Allen
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Today, I met with General John Allen and accepted his request to retire from the military so that he can address health issues within his family. I told General Allen that he has my deep, personal appreciation for his extraordinary service over the last 19 months[Read More…]
Kadner: Help for Troubled Veterans (PTSD)
From Phil Kadner at the Southtown Star: After writing about such a person in a recent column, I received several calls from veterans and family members of veterans telling me about the problems they’ve experienced. About one in three veterans returning from our recent wars have what mental health experts[Read More…]
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Honored at Pentagon
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2013 – Each generation of Americans must earn the responsibility to lead, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said at the Pentagon today as Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presented her with awards[Read More…]
