Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011.   Today, the discriminatory law known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is finally and formally repealed.  As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love.  As of today, our armed[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a second soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Chazray C. Clark, 24, of Ecorse, Mich., died Sept. 18 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Garrick L. Eppinger Jr., 25, of Appleton, Wis., died Sept. 17 in Parwan province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 395th Ordnance Company, 687th Combat Sustainment Support Brigade,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Staff Sgt. Michael W. Hosey, 27, of Birmingham, Ala., died Sept. 17 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.  He[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.   Since September 11, 2001, the 9/11 Generation has borne the burden of war with courage and valor, continuing the legacy of the brave men and women who served before them.  More than five million volunteers have worn our country’s uniform over the past 10 years,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Michael J. Dutcher, 22, of Asheville, N.C., died Sept. 15 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Mycal L. Prince, 28, of Minco, Okla., died Sept. 15 in Laghman province, Afghanistan of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr., 26, of Pharr, Texas, died Sep. 14 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.  He[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.  Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding National POW/MIA Recognition Day: “Our freedom comes at a very high price. Throughout our nation’s history, the brave men and women of America’s military have made incredible sacrifices to defend our liberty, protect our security[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011 – 2:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Kibben. Good afternoon, everyone. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. It’s been said that “where there is a brave man, in the thickest of the[Read More…]