KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2012  – An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province, yesterday that resulted in the death of the insurgent leader, Mohammed Yar Gul, and two other insurgents. Mohammed Yar Gul coordinated the movement of insurgent fighters throughout Kunar province.  He was[Read More…]

Networking event in Schaumburg will advise veterans about specific training and career options in manufacturing and logistics CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. One of the largest efforts to help veterans gain a foothold in the manufacturing sector kicks off in Schaumburg on Tuesday, December 18th, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA)[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier, 26, of Mechanicville, N.Y., died Dec. 2, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December. 4, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader during a security operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, today. The leader controlled a group of insurgents operating in the district and facilitated the acquisition and distribution of ammunition and weapons to fighters in[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Effective this week, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is announcing the addition of a new Veterans’ Service Officer (VSO) in Stephenson County. Located throughout Illinois, VSOs serve as subject matter experts on federal, state and local benefits and programs available for the state’s veteran community.[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2012. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.  Army Sgt. John R. Jones, of Louisville,[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012  – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested the senior Taliban leader for eastern Chimtal district, Balkh province, today.   The leader planned and conducted numerous attacks, including improvised explosive device attacks, against Afghan and coalition forces and provided direct support to other senior Taliban leaders in[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December. 02, 2012  – An Afghan and coalition security force killed the Taliban leader, Juma Gul Akhund, during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday. Akhund oversaw improvised explosive device operations in the Zharay, Panjwa’I and Maiwand districts of Kandahar province.  He also organized the movement of weapons[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 01, 2012  – During an operation in Almar district, Faryab province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force killed the senior Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader, Shukrullah, and two other insurgents. Shukrullah coordinated the Oct. 26 suicide attack in Meymaneh district, Faryab province that killed 41 Afghans. He[Read More…]

Encourages Children of Illinois to Support Our Veterans and Servicemembers at Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by local schoolchildren to light the state of Illinois’ annual Christmas tree and launch the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. Joined by Gold Star families,[Read More…]