Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of the Navy civilian who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. James W. Coker, 59, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., was pronounced dead Sept. 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan, while on temporary assignment with the U.S. Army Corps[Read More…]

USS New York. (U.S. Navy) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011.  Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced today that amphibious transport dock ship USS New York will travel to New York City to participate in numerous events throughout the city honoring the victims[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Christophe J. Marquis, 40, of Tampa, Fla., died Sept. 4 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany,of injuries sustained Aug. 27 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked[Read More…]

Kirk: Reconsidering Benefit of Aid to Pakistan CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 6 2011.  Following his third two-week assignment in Afghanistan, Naval Reserve Intelligence Commander, Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today delivered a speech offering a first-hand account of the challenges America and its NATO allies face in Afghanistan as the U.S. continues to stabilize[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Christopher J. Scott, 21, of Tyrone, N.Y., died Sept. 3 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.  He was[Read More…]

Mission Complete; Troops Heading Home SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois Army National Guard members assisting with Vermont flood relief operations have completed their mission and are heading home. Earlier this week Governor Quinn ordered Illinois National Guard helicopters and troops to active duty in[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Spc. Dennis James Jr., 21 of Deltona, Fla., died Aug. 31 from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Wardak province, Afghanistan. He[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011.  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 Major Thomas E. Reitmann of Red Wing,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Aug. 25 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle using an improvised explosive device.  The soldiers were assigned to the 546th[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Pfc. Alberto L. Obod Jr., 26, of Orlando, Fla., died Aug. 28 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered during a vehicle roll-over.  He was assigned to the 391st[Read More…]