Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died of wounds suffered Nov. 3, when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device in Paktia province, Afghanistan.  Killed were:  Staff Sgt. Dain T. Venne,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2012.  The Department of Defense continues to flow forces, capabilities, and logistical supplies to the New York/New Jersey region in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to Hurricane Sandy.  The department continues to focus on following priorities:  unwatering; power generation; and the distribution of[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2012  —  An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani senior leader during a security operation in Logar province today.  He is tied to the Aug. 7 suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack on Forward Operating Base Shank. During the operation, the security force also detained[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2012.  The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to flow forces, capabilities, and logistical supplies to the New York/New Jersey region in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to Hurricane Sandy.  In addition to the provision of unique engineering equipment and personnel, the department is[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, N.J., died supporting stability operations in Zabul, Afghanistan.  Kantor was assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2012 — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Kandahar province today.  The arrested leader is suspected of being in charge of overseeing the emplacement and distribution of improvised explosives devices throughout northern Kandahar province. The security force also detained two suspected insurgents and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012.  The Department of Defense (DoD) remains fully engaged in the ongoing federal disaster response efforts underway in eastern and northeastern United States as a result of Hurricane Sandy.  In the context of our current support activities the department is focusing on providing unique capabilities to support[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012  — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Kandahar province today. The arrested leader is suspected of being responsible for organizing improvised explosive device operations, kidnappings, and attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation, the security force also detained two[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Cpl. Alex F. Domion, 21, of Richfield Springs, N.Y., died Oct. 31, as a result of a non-combat related incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. The Department of Defense (DoD) remains fully engaged in the ongoing federal disaster response efforts underway in eastern and northeastern United States as a result of Hurricane Sandy.  In the context of our current support activities the department is focusing on providing unique capabilities to support[Read More…]