Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Sept. 26, in Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an insurgent wearing a suicide vest detonated the device near their patrol. These Soldiers were assigned to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.  Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Samuel E.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.  Marine Pfc. Richard S. Gzik, of Toledo,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012.  The Army released suicide data today for the month of August.  During August, among active-duty soldiers, there were 16 potential suicides:  three have been confirmed as suicides and 13 remain under investigation.  For July, the Army reported 26 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers: 13 have been[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Gunners Mate 2nd Class Dion Rashun Roberts, 23, of North Chicago, Ill., died Sept. 22 as a result of a single vehicle accident in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.  He was assigned[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012.  As part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to confront the crime of sexual assault in the military, today the department announced improvements to prospective commander and senior enlisted training and a review of the initial military training environment in every service.    First, Secretary of Defense[Read More…]

Veteran of Air Force and Navy, Michael Anaya Sr. recognized during ceremonies at National Latino Education Institute CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has honored Michael Anaya Sr., a Hinsdale resident and veteran of both the US Air Force and US Navy, as its October 2012[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012.  Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the first Armstrong-class Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) ship will be named Neil Armstrong.  Mabus named the future R/V Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27) to honor the memory of Neil Armstrong, best known for being the first man[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Sgt. Jason M. Swindle, 24, of Cabot, Ark., died Sept. 20, in Panjwa’l, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy, small arms fire.  Swindle was assigned to 1st[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012.  Effective this week, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is announcing the addition to two new Veterans’ Service Officers (VSO) in Winnebago and Stephenson counties. Located throughout Illinois, VSOs are subject matter experts on federal, state and local benefits and programs available for the state’s veteran[Read More…]