WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 8, 2011 – An investigation will determine the facts surrounding the deaths of 30 U.S. service members and eight Afghan commandos when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter went down in Afghanistan’s Wardak province Aug. 6, a Pentagon spokesman said today. Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan warned against jumping to conclusions[Read More…]
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General Allen’s Statement on the Departure of the Fallen
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–9 August 2011.I’ve just returned to my headquarters from saying farewell to our American and Afghan partners who just days ago gave their last full measure of devotion in the cause of the freedom of Afghanistan. Today, we honor the lives and service of our brave Americans and their[Read More…]
Soldier Missing in Action from WWII Identified, August 8, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being buried with full military honors. Army Pfc. William F. Stehlin of Dayton, Ky., will be buried on[Read More…]
Special Operations Mission Targeted Taliban Leader in Tangi Valley
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–8 Aug. 2011. Thirty eight coalition members were killed on August 6th when a coalition CH-47 crashed while on a mission that targeted a Taliban leader in the Tangi Valley, Sayyidabad district, Wardak province. The helicopter was reportedly fired on by an insurgent rocket-propelled grenade while transporting the U.S.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, August 6, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Jinsu Lee, 34, of Chatsworth, Calif. died Aug. 5, in Kunar province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, August 6, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Daniel D. Gurr, 21, of Vernal, Utah, died Aug. 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine[Read More…]
U.S. Leaders Offer Condolences in Wake of Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 6, 2011 – Senior U.S. officials have extended condolences to the families of American and Afghan forces lost in an International Security Assistance Force helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan earlier today. Recovery operations are under way, ISAF Joint Command officials said in a statement today, noting that reports indicate there was enemy[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Additional Army Casualties, August 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Anthony Del Mar Peterson, 24, of Chelsea, Okla., died Aug. 4 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. He[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Administration’s Work to Prepare our Nation’s Veterans for the Workforce
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2011 – 11:20 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. Good morning. I’m glad somebody told me that was the last one because I had lost count. (Laughter.) It is great to be here at the Navy Yard. And first of all,[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: President Obama’s Commitment to Employing America’s Veterans
New Initiatives, Commitments from Private Sector Including Microsoft, Siemens, U.S Chamber of Commerce Will Help Reduce Veteran Unemployment Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2011. Today, President Obama will visit the Washington Navy Yard and discuss his plans to ensure that all of America’s veterans have the support they need and deserve when[Read More…]
