Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. The Army released suicide data today for the month of October.  During October, among active-duty soldiers, there were 20 potential suicides:  five have been confirmed as suicides, and 15 remain under investigation.  For September, the Army reported 15 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers:  four have been[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012.  Secretary Panetta was disappointed to learn that the Senate failed to move forward on the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, which would have enhanced our nation’s ability to protect itself against cyber threats, which are growing at an alarming rate.  Cyber attacks threaten to have crippling effects[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012 – Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the arrest of a Taliban explosives expert during a security operation in Helmand province Wednesday.  The arrested explosives expert is believed to have operated throughout Helmand province, acquiring, constructing and distributing dozens of improvised explosive devices to insurgents.  The[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2012  — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban weapons and ammunition facilitator in Kandahar province today. Prior to his arrest, the Taliban facilitator was reportedly arranging to buy rocket-propelled grenades and a large quantity of assault-style rifles for the insurgency in the province. The security[Read More…]

Senator reports over 5,150 families nationwide – including more than 130 in Illinois – are part of the Family Caregivers Program created by his legislation   Senator also honors former Joliet resident and WWI veteran, Joseph Ambrose WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2012.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that Congress can[Read More…]

     WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2012.   United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today honors the 20 veteran paralympians who participated in the official 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England.  Kirk, a Navy reservist who suffered a stroke in January and spent time in rehabilitation for physical challenges on his[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz, 26, of Spokane, Wash., died Nov. 12, at Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.  He was assigned to[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2012  — An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban leader Mir Jan Lala during a security operation in Helmand province Monday. Mir Jan Lala was responsible for providing intelligence to Taliban senior leadership for planning attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. In other International Security Assistance[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2012.   On Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation referred to the Department of Defense a matter involving General John Allen, Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan.    Today, I directed that the matter be referred to the Inspector General of the Department of[Read More…]

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2102. In recognition of Veterans Day, Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday released a new, comprehensive guide on the many legal protections, rights and benefits for military service members, veterans and their families. Madigan’s Legal Rights of Illinois Service Members guide was created by her Military and Veterans’ Rights[Read More…]