Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Cpl. Patrick R. Glennon of Rochester, N.Y.,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012. For more than 200 years, members of our Armed Forces have upheld an oath to protect and defend. In times of war, generations have answered our country’s call with courage and valor, braving the peril of combat and pressing onward in the face of tremendous adversity.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Antonio C. Burnside, 31, of Great Falls, Mont., died Apr. 6 at Ghanzi province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.  He[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012.   The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Jeffrey L. White, Jr., 21, of Catawissa, Mo., died April 3, in Khost province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Alex Martinez, 21, of Elgin, Ill., died April 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died April 4, in Faryab province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained during an enemy attack by a suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive device.  The soldiers were assigned to the[Read More…]

NORFOLK, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012 – An F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 at Naval Air Station Oceana crashed today in Virginia Beach, Va. Initial reports indicate that the jet crashed just off the base shortly after takeoff at about 12:05 p.m. EDT. Both crew members safely ejected from the[Read More…]

From more than 300 submissions, five winners and “The People’s Choice Winner” are recognized for displaying exemplary support to military families; Winners selected based on input from Tom Brokaw, J.R. Martinez, Sloan D. Gibson, Mayor Julian Castro and Deanie Dempsey WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012.  First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Christopher D. Bordoni, 21, of Ithaca, N.Y., died April 3 of wounds sustained Jan. 18, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 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 returned to his family for burial with full military honors.  Air Force Tech. Sgt. Allen J. Avery of Arlington,[Read More…]