Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach, 29, of Ferndale, Mich., died June 26, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 1/334th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 104th Training Division (Leader Training),[Read More…]

Law to Support Military Families Looking for Jobs; Illinois 23rd State to Grant Expedited Professional Licenses to Servicemembers and their Spouses   CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama as he signed the Illinois Military Family Licensing Act to support[Read More…]

Chicago, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2012 – 2:24 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, everyone.  Please be seated.  It is great to be back home in Chicago, especially on what is a very big, important day like today. I want to start by thanking Governor Quinn, first of all, for inviting me here[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears, 23, of Arlington, Va., died June 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Steven P. Stevens II, 23, of Tallahassee, Fla., died June 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Maj. Paul C. Voelke, 36, of Monroe, N.Y., died Jun. 22 in Mazar E. Sharif, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade[Read More…]

Grants awarded to hire veterans for law enforcement positions as part of President Obama’s Veterans Job Corps initiative WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012.  The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced funding awards to over 220 cities and counties, aimed at creating or saving approximately 800[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 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 returned to his family for burial with full military honors.  Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Emil T. Wasilewski of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Eugene C. Mills III, 21, of Laurel, Md., died June 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, 22, of Gustine, Calif., died June 19, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from enemy, small arms fire. Rodriquez was assigned to the 4th Battalion,[Read More…]