Makes Three Summit Attempts Across America on September 11th SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012 – Sierra Club Mission Outdoors, in partnership with Veterans Expeditions, Paradox Sports, and Big City Mountaineers, will lead 24 military veterans up three different peaks across the country. Part of the ongoing Veterans Climbing Series the Sierra Club[Read More…]

Ceremony Highlights Heroism and Bravery of Illinois Servicemembers TROY–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012. On Saturday, Governor Pat Quinn joined Gold Star families and local leaders at a ceremony honoring Senior Airman Bradley Smith with the Silver Star, the third-highest military decoration that can be awarded to any branch of the United States[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Sept. 5, in Logar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when their aircraft crashed.  They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade,[Read More…]

NOAA partners with California to offer training and employment in habitat restoration; space still available for veterans to apply Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012.  Veterans will get a chance to train and work on habitat restoration and fisheries monitoring through a project funded by NOAA and administered in partnership with the[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Pfc. Shane W. Cantu, 20, of Corunna, Mich., died Aug. 28, in Charkh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he was hit by shrapnel.  Cantu was assigned to 1st Battalion,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, 21, of Dubois, Ind., died Sept. 3 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is announcing that traveling versions of the state’s “Portrait of a Soldier” memorial exhibit will be touring Illinois during September. “Portrait of a Soldier” features hand-sketched portraits of approximately 300 fallen Illinois service members who have been killed since the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Sept. 1, in Batur Village, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire.   Killed were:  Staff Sgt. Jeremie S. Border, 28,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2012.   The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Kyle R. Rookey, 23, of Oswego, N.Y., died Sept. 2, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan from a non-combat related incident.  He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012.  “I want to thank President Obama for his leadership in ensuring that America’s service members, military families and veterans receive the best possible mental health care and support.  Today’s executive order will help the Department of Defense team with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the[Read More…]