Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2012.  “This week, the ongoing effort in Afghanistan marked an important milestone:  the United States military has completed drawing down the surge forces President Obama committed in December of 2009, reducing our presence by 33,000 troops on schedule.  As we reflect on this moment, it is an[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2012.  The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are investing more than $100 million in research to improve diagnosis and treatment of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  “At VA, ensuring that our Veterans receive quality care is[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2012. No veteran who fought for our nation should have to fight for a job at home, but Republicans in Washington are blocking a common sense plan to create the Veterans Jobs Corps and put tens of thousands of veterans back to work. Working with Democrats and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Sept. 16 in Zabul province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered when their position was attacked with small arms fire.   Killed were:  Sgt. Sapuro B. Nena, 25, of[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Sept. 15, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  Killed were:  Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible, 40, of Huntingdon, Pa., assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Sgt. Kyle B. Osborn, 26, of Lafayette, Ind., died Sep. 13 in Muqer, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms and rocket propelled grenade[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has authorized deployment of a Marine Corps fleet anti-terrorism security team to Libya to protect U.S. citizens there and to secure the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said here today.  During a Pentagon news conference, Little said[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012.  Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric K. Shinseki today announced a joint effort to expand health care delivery to veterans living in rural areas.  The agreement between the two agencies promotes collaboration between VA facilities[Read More…]

CLICK HERE to watch a video of the ceremony. KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012  — Remarks by Gen. John R. Allen, commander, International Security Assistance Force commemorating the 11th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001: Good afternoon.  Thank you very much for coming today, ladies and gentlemen.  It’s a[Read More…]

‘Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs’ to help connect Veteran businesses with government and non-profit agencies on September 28th SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012.   If you are an Illinois Veteran who owns your own business or possesses the skills and determination to start one, then the “Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs” event in[Read More…]