CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus at the anchor of USS Chicago on Navy Pier for the ship naming ceremony in honor of USS Illinois, one of the Navy’s newest vessels. The first modern Navy vessel to be named after the state,[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2012.  The Army released suicide data today for the month of May.  During May, among active-duty soldiers, there were 16 potential suicides:  four have been confirmed as suicides and 12 remain under investigation.  For April, the Army reported 14 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers.  Since the release[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21,  2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 20, in Khowst province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire and an improvised explosive device.  They were assigned[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki today unveiled a new portal on their departments’ websites designed to help military veterans find jobs in the transportation industry. “Our transportation industry needs pilots, controllers, mechanics and drivers – the very kinds of[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2012.  Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward J. DeMarco today announced changes to short sale policies that will make it easier for military homeowners with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans to honor their financial commitments when they are required to move as part of[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2012.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Air Force Capt. Clyde W. Campbell of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Pfc. Jarrod A. Lallier, 20, of Spokane, Wash., died June 18 in Zharay, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when individuals in Afghan Police uniforms turned their weapons against[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2012.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, were identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.            Army Cpl. Robert I.[Read More…]

DEKALB–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today honored Steven Kreitzer, a DeKalb resident and U.S. Army veteran, at its June 2012 “Veteran of the Month.” “Steven Kreitzer is an exceptional veteran who continues to devote his time, energy and creativity to serving fellow veterans and their[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died in Panjwa`l, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.  They were assigned to the 18th Engineer Company, 1st[Read More…]