Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Dale W. Means, 23, of Jordan, Minn., died Nov. 18, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the next Virginia-class attack submarine will be named the USS Delaware.  Dr. Jill Biden will sponsor the USS Delaware.  A longtime Delaware educator and military mom, Dr. Biden started Joining Forces with First Lady Michelle Obama to encourage[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012.  The government’s complaint arises from the Bed Down Mission, a push to replace the tents used to house soldiers during the early days of the war with trailers, also called living containers.   KBR performed many of the services required under LOGCAP III, including the Bed[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012  – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban suicide attack operative in Kandahar province today. The arrested insurgent is suspected of planning and executing suicide attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Kandahar province. The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Killed were:  Sgt. Channing B. Hicks, 24, of Greer, S.C., and  Spc. Joseph A. Richardson, 23, of Booneville, Ark.  They died Nov. 16, in Paktika province, Afghanistan, from injuries[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2012  – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested two Taliban weapons and explosives facilitators in Kandahar province today. The first detained Taliban facilitator is an improvised explosive device expert who is believed responsible for the acquisition, construction and emplacement of IEDs for attacks against Afghan and[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Kandahar province today. The arrested leader is believed to have coordinated the movement and storage of machine guns, weapons, and ammunition to support the Taliban insurgency.  During the operation, the security force also detained[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Staff Sgt. Rayvon Battle Jr., 25, of Rocky Mount, N.C., died Nov. 13, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 38th Engineer Company, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012.  Secretary Panetta was deeply saddened by news of the tragic accident involving veterans heroes and their spouses in Midland, Texas, which occurred as this community was coming together to honor them.  His thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, with those injured in[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2012  – Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of Taliban leader Hafiz Sadar during a security operation in Ghazni province Thursday. Hafiz Sadar, also known as Sherin Agha, was responsible for directing improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He[Read More…]