Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Spc. Brittany B. Gordon, 24, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Oct. 13, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked her unit with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2012 — Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of Taliban leader Qurashi from a security operation in Kunduz province, Saturday. Qurashi, also known as Baz Khan and Zubair, was a Taliban leader specializing in the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and was directly involved[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Cmdr. Joel Del Mundo Tiu, 49, of Manila, Philippines died Oct. 12 as a result of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to Logistics Forces, U.S. Naval Forces Central[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Thomas R. Macpherson, 26, of Long Beach, Calif., died Oct. 12, in Andar District, Afghanistan, from small arms fire while on patrol during combat operations.  He was assigned[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 14m 2012  — An Afghan and coalition security force killed Haqqani leader Rahmatullah during a security operation in Logar province Saturday. Rahmatullah, also known as Qari Moktar or Mohammad Qasim Qari, was responsible for coordinating direct fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Pul-e[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2012 — An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested a Taliban leader in Kandahar province today. The Taliban leader commanded a Taliban improvised explosive device cell directly responsible for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent as a result[Read More…]

Job Effort to Promote Hiring, Tax Incentives, State Economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012.  One of the largest efforts to find employment for Veterans kicks off Oct. 18 as the first Statewide Veteran Job Fair of 2012 comes to communities across Illinois. The Veteran-specific effort is a key part of Gov. Pat[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012  — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Paktiya province today. The arrested leader is suspected of conducting improvised explosive device and indirect fire attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents and seized several assault[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)-October 11, 2012 — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan financial facilitator in Kunduz province, Wednesday. The arrested leader is suspected of being heavily involved in purchasing and trafficking weapons for use in attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in Kunduz province. The[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Milton W. Brown, 28, of Dallas, Texas, died Aug. 4, from a non-combat related incident in Rota, Spain. He was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron[Read More…]