Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. On a serene Sunday morning 70 years ago, the skies above Pearl Harbor were darkened by the bombs of Japanese forces in a surprise attack that tested the resilience of our Armed Forces and the will of our Nation. As explosions sounded and battleships burned, brave[Read More…]
Military
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell, 28, of Detroit, Mich., died Nov. 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
Durbin: Provision to Give National Guard Full Membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the National Defense Authorization Act approved late tonight by the U.S. Senate included a provision that gives the Chief of the National Guard full voting membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff – the biggest change since the[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden at Event to Honor U.S. and Iraqi Servicemembers
Aw-Fal Palace, Baghdad, Iraq–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011 – 12:42 P.M. AST VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: It’s an honor to stand here with President Talabani and Prime Minister Maliki. All of us are gathered here for the same reason. We’re gathered here to thank the armed forces of Iraqi and America and to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches Annual Holiday Card Drive for Wounded Troops
Encourages People of Illinois to Support Our Veterans and Servicemembers at Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by local schoolchildren to light the state of Illinois’ annual holiday tree and launch the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. Governor Quinn encouraged schoolchildren from across[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 30, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Dennis R. Murray, 38, of Red Broiling Springs, Tenn., died Nov. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Adam J. Buyes, 21, of Salem, Ore., died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division,[Read More…]
Joint Statement by Departments of State and Defense on Cross-Border Incident in Pakistan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2011. Secretaries Clinton and Panetta have been closely monitoring reports of the cross-border incident in Pakistan today. Both offer their deepest condolences for the loss of life and support fully NATO’s intention to investigate immediately. Secretary Clinton, Gen. Dempsey and Gen. Allen each called their Pakistani counterparts[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Zachary C. Reiff, 22, of Preston, Iowa, died Nov. 21 of wounds suffered Nov. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 22, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pvt. Jackie L. Diener II, 20, of Boyne City, Mich., died Nov. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. [Read More…]
