Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. For more than two centuries, our freedom has been safeguarded by brave patriots who have stepped forward and sworn an oath to defend the principles upon which our Republic was founded. Alongside these selfless heroes, our Nation’s military spouses also offer tremendous service and make great[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012.  The Army released suicide data today for the month of April.  During April, among active-duty soldiers, there were 14 potential suicides:  two have been confirmed as suicides and 12 remain under investigation.  For March, the Army reported 18 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers.  Since the release[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died May 7, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.  They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died May 2 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.  They were assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, of Alameda, Calif., died May 6, in Ahmad-Kheyl, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Sgt. John P. Huling, 25, of West Chester, Ohio, died May 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2012.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the launch of a groundbreaking national online dialogue to highlight the local transportation needs, challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s veterans, wounded warriors, and military service members and their families.  The web-based dialogue invites military families, veterans and organizations that[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Master Sgt. Gregory L. Childs, 38, Warren, Ark., died May 4, in Kabul, Afghanistan.  Childs is assigned to Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va.   Source: defense.gov

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove, 32, of Wichita, Kan., died May 3 in Bagram, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 84th Explosive Ordnance Disposal, 1st Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry[Read More…]

Instant ticket responsible for more than $10 million in funds since 2006 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today announced $263,633 in grants from Veterans’ Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales to help eight non-profits deliver specialized programs and services for Illinois’ veterans. “The Veterans Cash instant[Read More…]