Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. The Army released suicide data today for the month of July.  During July, among active-duty soldiers, there were 26 potential suicides:  one has been confirmed as suicide and 25 remain under investigation.  For June, the Army reported 11 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers; since the release[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  These Marines were assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Killed were: Capt. Matthew[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2012. To celebrate “Veterans Day at the State Fair”, Governor Pat Quinn today signed a package of new laws designed to honor our veterans and fallen heroes, including a measure to hire more veterans as Conservation Police. Today’s action is the latest by Governor Quinn to improve services[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent, 38, of Norton, Mass., died Aug. 8 in Bethesda, Md., from wounds suffered July 31 in Baktabad, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit[Read More…]

JOLIET, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012. In addition to several other laws, Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law at a VFW post in Joliet to honor partially disabled veterans with special vehicle license plates. House Bill 1151 allows veterans who may not qualify for disabled license plates to still be[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 8, in Sarkowi, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they encountered an insurgent who detonated a suicide vest.  These soldiers were assigned to Headquarters[Read More…]

Illinois Hires Heroes Consortium a National Model CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012.  Governor Pat Quinn today stood with Illinois business leaders to launch the Illinois Hires Heroes Consortium, an innovative new program that will recruit Veterans and identify Veteran-friendly businesses. Today’s action is the latest in a series of initiatives that will[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ethan J. Martin, 22, of Lewiston, Idaho, died Aug. 7 in Koragay, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he encountered enemy small-arms fire. Martin was assigned to 1st Squadron,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Maj. Walter D. Gray, 38, of Conyers, Ga., died Aug. 8 from injuries suffered during a suicide bomb attack in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Gray was assigned to the 13th[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer 3rd Class Clayton R. Beauchamp, of Weatherford, Texas, died Aug. 7 when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device while conducting a dismounted patrol[Read More…]