Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. The failure of the Congressional Supercommittee to reach an agreement on deficit reduction is a setback for the country’s efforts to achieve fiscal responsibility while protecting our national security.  If Congress fails to act over the next year, the Department of Defense will face devastating, automatic,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Joshua D. Corral, 19, of Danville, Calif., died Nov. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) will be hosting a free Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans on Friday, December 2nd at the North Riverside Commons, 2401 West Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, Ill. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies and[Read More…]

Honors La Grange Military Hero CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed Lance Corporal Joshua Misiewicz Day in Illinois, in recognition of Lance Corporal Misiewicz’s exemplary service in the United States Marine Corps. Lance Corporal Misiewicz, a 23-year-old La Grange resident, deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  In August, President Obama called on Congress to enact tax credits that will help get veterans back to work. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides businesses that hire unemployed veterans with a maximum credit of $5,600 per veteran, and the Wounded Warriors Tax Credit offers businesses[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.   Pfc. Adam E. Dobereiner, 21, of Moline, Ill., died Nov. 18 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2011. The Army released suicide data today for the month of October.  Among active-duty soldiers, there were 17 potential suicides:  one has been confirmed as suicide and 16 remain under investigation.  For September 2011, the Army reported 16 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers.  Since the release of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Sean M. Walsh, 21, of San Jose, Calif., died Nov. 16, in Khowst province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained after encountering indirect fire.  He was assigned to the 185th[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 16, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.  They were assigned to the 1st Battalion,[Read More…]

Assistant Secretary says Army will work to avoid layoffs during mandatory workforce reduction WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Tom Lamont, who confirmed that the nine firefighter and emergency medical positions will be preserved at Rock Island Arsenal. [Read More…]