Jacksonville, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2012 – 6:08 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh! (Applause.) How are you guys doing? (Applause.) You guys sit down. Rest yourselves. Are you having fun? (Applause.) There is more fun to come. I am thrilled — thrilled — to be here. I want to start by thanking Maddie[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Ramon T. Kaipat, 22, of Tacoma, Wash., died April 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion,[Read More…]

President of Veterans For Peace Disrupted Congressional “Super Committee” Judge Expresses Sympathy With Criticism of Government, Imposes Minimum Sentence Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2012.  Retired Naval Commander Leah Bolger pled guilty to the charge of Unlawful Conduct — Disruption of Congress at a hearing before Judge Stuart Nash in the Superior[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–April 12 — An International Security Assistance Force helicopter made a hard landing in eastern Afghanistan today. ISAF is still in the process of assessing the circumstances to determine more facts; however, initial reporting indicates that there was no enemy activity in the area. All crew members have recovered[Read More…]

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012 – 2:52 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN:  Thank you, Dr. Meleis, for that kind introduction.  I can see you’re a great educator. It’s great to be here in Philadelphia to mark the one-year Joining Forces anniversary.  Many of you know that I’m a proud military mom.  One of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012. 11:13 A.M. EDT DR. BIDEN:  What a great day for a celebration.  Thank you, General Dempsey, for that kind introduction and for all that you have done to support the Joining Forces initiative over the past year.  I also want to thank Deanie Dempsey, who’s been[Read More…]

3 million nurses, through 150 nursing organizations and 500 nursing schools will be educated on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the coming years Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012.  Today at the University of Pennsylvania, home to one of America’s top Nursing Schools, First Lady Michelle Obama[Read More…]

Senior Officials to Highlight Commitment to Energy Security for America’s Warfighters Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012.  Today, the Obama Administration is announcing new steps to bolster energy security for America’s warfighters – underscoring the significant and inherent connection between energy independence and national security.  In Michigan, the Army will open a[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping & Hiring Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Illinois National Guard Armory, 600 E. University in Urbana, Ill. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom Horn of Africa.  Constructionman Trevor J. Stanley, 22, of Virginia Beach, Va., died April 7 while deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.  Stanley, a Seabee, was assigned to Naval Mobile[Read More…]