Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Tofiga J. Tautolo, 23, of Wilmington, Calif., died May 27, in Bati Kot, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked with an enemy improvised[Read More…]

Accepts Honor During Visit with First Female Navy Submariners Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2012.  As part of the Joining Forces initiative to honor, recognize and serve military families, today at the White House President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with the U.S. Navy’s first contingent of women submariners to[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc.Vilmar Galarza Hernandez, 21, of Salinas, Calif., died May. 26 in Zharay, Kandahar  province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2012 – 2:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Chuck, thank you for your words and your friendship and your life of service.  Veterans of the Vietnam War, families, friends, distinguished guests.  I know it is hot.  (Laughter.)  But you are here — to honor your loved[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Hospitalman Eric D. Warren, of Shawnee, Okla., died May 26 of wounds received in action due to an improvised explosive device blast in Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.  He[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Cpl. Keaton G. Coffey, 22, of Boring, Ore., died May 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Pfc. Cale C. Miller, 23, of Overland Park, Kan, died May 24, in Maiwand, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.[Read More…]

West Point, New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2012 – 10:22 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  It’s a great honor to be here.  Distinguished guests; soldiers and officers, friends and family of those graduating today, academy faculty and staff and, most of all, cadets on the cusp of being commissioned in[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2012. As we observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, we reflect with solemn reverence upon the valor of a generation that served with honor. We pay tribute to the more than 3 million servicemen and women who left their families to serve bravely, a world[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan J. Wilson, 26, of Shasta, Calif., died of complications associated with a medical condition May 20 in Manama, Bahrain.  Wilson was assigned to U.S.[Read More…]