Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Brandon S. Mullins, 21, of Owensboro, Ky., died Aug. 25 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today that it is currently providing support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) efforts to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s expected landfall on the U.S. mainland. At this time, the support includes, but is not limited to: air and ground transportation[Read More…]

DUQUOIN–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) this Sunday (August 28th) will honor John Metzger, a Benton resident and United States Army veteran, as its August 2011 “Veteran of the Month” during a ceremony at the DuQuoin State Fair in DuQuoin, Ill. “John Metzger served his country[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Andrew R. Tobin, 24, of Jacksonville, Ill., died Aug. 24 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire.  He[Read More…]

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2011.  A former civilian employee of the Department of Defense was sentenced today to nine months in prison for conversion of Army Emergency Relief (AER) funds while he was employed at Camp Humphreys in the Republic of Korea, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011.  Military bases along the eastern seaboard are securing for the Category 3 winds and rain of Hurricane Irene, and the Defense Department is working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the U.S. government response, defense officials said today. A GOES-13 infrared satellite[Read More…]

JOLIET, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) were joined yesterday by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-11th) in celebrating a long-anticipated agreement to transform the emergency room facility at Joliet’s Silver Cross Hospital into a 60,000 square foot outpatient[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENWESPF)–August 24, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. Timothy J. Steele, 25, of Duxbury, Mass., died Aug. 23 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. As part of his ongoing commitment to servicemembers and their families, Governor Pat Quinn today signed three laws that will protect Veterans and support military families. “Our servicemembers are the heart and soul of Illinois,” Governor Quinn said. “Whether they are returning home from service or defending[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans on Sunday, August 28th in the Second Heat/Senior Center Building at the DuQuoin State Fair. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies and organizations together in[Read More…]