WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2013. A member of the U.S. military was sentenced today to serve 18 months in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to obtain approximately $244,000 in fraudulent recruiting referral bonuses from various U.S. military components and their contractor, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the[Read More…]
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ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 3, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 03, 2013 – During a security operation, Mubariz Jaan, a Taliban leader, was killed by an Afghan and coalition security force in Andar district, Ghazni province, Wednesday. Mubariz Jaan was responsible for gathering intelligence and directing attacks against local Afghan civilians and government officials. Prior to his death,[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 2, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, today. The leader provided weapons and ammunition to insurgent fighters in central Arghandab and southwest Shah Wali Kot districts, and planned and coordinated improvised explosive device attacks targeting[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, December 31, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012 – Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the arrest of a top Taliban leader in Andar district during a security operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Tuesday. As one of the most senior Taliban leaders in the district, the insurgent executed tactical planning, kidnapping operations,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, December 31, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Markie T. Sims, 20, of Citra, Fla., died Dec. 29 in Panjwal, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, December 30, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani facilitator and detained one suspected insurgent, during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The facilitator supplied weapons and improvised explosive device materials to insurgents operating in Pul-e ‘Alam district. He was involved in[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Panetta on the Passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. The men and women of the Department of Defense join me in mourning the loss of General Norman Schwarzkopf, whose 35 years of service in uniform left an indelible imprint on the United States military and on the country. The son of a decorated Army officer,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, December 26, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 26, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Enrique Mondragon, 23, of The Colony, Texas, died Dec. 24, in Baraki Barak, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by small arms fire while[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Servicemembers and their Families
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–December 25, 2012 – 4:17 P.M. HST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. First of all, we want to say Merry Christmas to everybody. AUDIENCE: Merry Christmas! THE PRESIDENT: This looks like it was a nice rather than naughty crowd[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, December 26, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 26, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in Now Zad district, Helmand province, today. The arrested leader coordinated and executed multiple direct fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in[Read More…]
