Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  2nd Lt. Travis A. Morgado, 25, of San Jose, Calif., died May 23 in Zharay, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his patrol with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2012.  This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have defended our nation, and mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. On Memorial Day, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will participate in an event at Arlington National Cemetery. The President, Vice President,[Read More…]

Hope Manor Apartments Provides Job Training, Health Services CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012.  After years of struggling with substance abuse and shuttling between relatives’ homes, veteran Steven G. Brooks finally has a stable place to call home and access to the training he needs to launch a new career. A 43-year-old Marine[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Spc. Arronn D. Fields, 27, of Terre Haute, Ind., died May 21 in Qal-ah-ye Mirza Jal, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with rocket propelled[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2012 – The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died May 20, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.  They were assigned to the 168th[Read More…]

Governor and Maj. Gen. Enyart receive Commander’s Cross award from President Bronislaw Komorowski MARSEILLES –(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Major General Enyart of the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) welcomed President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski yesterday at the Marseilles Training Center, where they visited with ILARNG soldiers and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died May 18, in Asadabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an indirect fire.  They were assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air Assault),[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2012. “Let me take this opportunity to wish all of our troops and their families the very best on this Armed Forces Day.  I hope you know that all Americans join me in gratitude for everything you do to keep us safe.  Wherever and however you serve,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2012. With every assignment and in every theater, America’s men and women in uniform perform their duties with the utmost dignity, honor, and professionalism. Through their dauntless courage and dedication, they live up to our Nation’s highest ideals in even the most perilous circumstances. On Armed Forces[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) later this month will honor Marlene Julye, a Chicago resident and U.S. Navy veteran, at its May 2012 “Veteran of the Month.” “Marlene Julye has distinguished herself as a true and tireless leader within the Illinois veteran community,” said IDVA[Read More…]