KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 06, 2012.  An International Security Assistance Force helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan today.  There were no fatalities and the crew has been safely recovered to a nearby forward operating base. The site has been secured and initial reports indicate there was no enemy activity in the area. ISAF[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a general officer who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner, 49, of Fairfax, Va., died Feb. 3, in Kabul province, Afghanistan. Hildner was assigned to the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Fort Hood, Texas.[Read More…]

By registering online, veterans can expect follow-up from a local Veteran Service Officer within 48 hours SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. Designed to improve access to services for the state’s 1.2 million veterans, “Stand Up and Be Counted” is a new online tool launched in January by the Illinois Department of Veterans’[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012.  In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a new Veterans Job Corps initiative to help our returning veterans find pathways to civilian employment. The Administration’s new veteran employment initiatives, coupled with the work that President Obama has already accomplished in creating employment[Read More…]

Secretary understands importance of Arsenal as one of only two facilities nationwide that perform heavy metal work for military WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012.  After months of speculation and rumor about the future of Rock Island Arsenal, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced, after a personal call with Army Secretary[Read More…]

From more than 300 submissions, 20 finalists recognized for displaying exemplary support to military families and veterans WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced 20 finalists as part of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate citizens, communities, and organizations[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Edward J. Dycus, 22, of Greenville, Miss., died Feb. 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. William C. Stacey, 23, of Redding, Calif., died Jan. 31 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2012 – 11:34 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Good morning, everyone.  Please — thank you so much.  Please be seated. Well, this is good stuff, right?  I want to start by thanking Secretary Solis for her outstanding leadership here at the Department of Labor.  I[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. David A. Johnson, 24, of Horicon, Wis., died Jan. 25, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device while conducting a dismounted[Read More…]