KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December. 24, 2012 – During an operation in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, Sunday, an Afghan and coalition security force killed Obaidullah, one of the top Taliban leaders in the district. Obaidullah, also known as Saifullah, directed the Oct. 12 indirect fire attack at Forward Operating Base Fenty. He was[Read More…]
Military
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty. December 23. 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Cdr. Job W. Price, 42, of Pottstown, Pa., died Dec. 22 of a non-combat related injury while supporting stability operations in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Price was assigned to[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, December 23, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December. 23, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader was in direct contact with senior members of the Taliban in the province and coordinated and conducted numerous direct fire and improvised[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, December 22, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2012 – Afghan and coalition officials confirmed today that the Taliban leader, Faruq, and one other insurgent were killed during a security operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday. Faruq, also known as Nadim, planned and executed improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The[Read More…]
Defense Department Press Briefing via Teleconference with Maj. Gen Patton and Lt. Col. Galbreath on the Annual Military Academy Sexual Assault Report
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 21, 2012. MS. CYNTHIA SMITH: We’ve allocated 30 minutes for Maj. Gen. Gary Patton, the director of the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, to discuss with you all today the findings of the annual Military Academy Sexual Assault Report. You guys did receive the[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Wood River Man as ‘Veteran of the Month’ for December
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has honored Bradley Allen Lavite, a Wood River resident and US Army veteran, as its December 2012 “Veteran of the Month.” Lavite was honored during a ceremony today at Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville, Ill. The Illinois Veteran of[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, December 20, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December. 20, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban leader, Mahjur, along with one other insurgent, during a security operation in Nari district, Kunar province, Wednesday. Mahjur was responsible for planning attacks against Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials, as well as, Afghan and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Departs for Annual Trip to Visit Wounded Servicemembers Overseas
Delivers Holiday Cards to Servicemembers and Reminds Families Across Illinois to Honor Our Troops This Holiday Season CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today departed on his annual journey to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany to personally deliver holiday cards to wounded servicemembers who are overseas this holiday[Read More…]
Defense Bill Moves Forward With Shaheen Amendment Providing Equal Health Care Coverage for Servicewomen
Amendment Provides Insurance Coverage for Abortion in Cases of Rape or Incest WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2012. Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees filed the FY13 National Defense Authorization Act conference report yesterday, which includes a provision to repeal a ban on insurance coverage for abortion for servicewomen and[Read More…]
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary George Little on Press Reports Related to Undersecretary Michael Vickers
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2012. “There is a pending Inspector General investigation involving Undersecretary Vickers, and the IG will and should reach her own conclusions. But because yesterday’s press reports on Mr. Vickers are unwarranted, unfounded, and unfair, we are obliged to correct the record. He deserves better. “In July 2011,[Read More…]
