Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Daniel L. Linnabary II, 23, of Hubert, N.C., died Aug. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.  Air Force Lt. Col. Charles M. Walling[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012 – 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I want to thank everybody who is here because they all did outstanding work to help us get this legislation completed.  As you know, I think all Americans feel we have a moral, sacred duty towards our men and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Aug. 2, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they encountered an enemy improvised explosive device.  These Soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 1, in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they encountered an enemy improvised explosive device.  These soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Spc. Kyle B. McClain, 25, of Rochester Hills, Mich., died Aug. 1, in Salim Aka, Afghanistan.  McClain was assigned to 1433rd Engineer Company, 507th Engineer Battalion, 177th Military Police[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Curtis J. Duarte, 22, of Covina, Calif., died Aug. 1, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012.  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $2.3 million in grants to train primary care physician assistants (PAs) and help veterans transition from the military to civilian PA careers when they return home. Funded under the Physician Assistant Training in Primary Care Program,[Read More…]

 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2012.  The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan and its chief elections officials to help ensure that military service members, their family members and U.S. citizens living overseas have the opportunity to participate fully in Michigan’s Aug. 7, 2012,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 29 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan. Killed were: Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan W. Gifford, 34, of Palm Bay, Fla.  He was assigned to 2nd[Read More…]