Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011.  As Commander in Chief, I am deeply grateful for the service of all our men and women in uniform, and grieve for the loss of those who suffer from the wounds of war – seen and unseen.  Since taking office, I’ve been committed to removing the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Michael J. Garcia, 27, of Bossier City, La., died July 4 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee, of which he is a member, has approved $146,742,000 in federal funding for military construction projects in Illinois.  These projects were included in President Obama’s FY2012 Budget and supported by Durbin.  The Fiscal Year 2012[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Capt. Matthew G. Nielson, 27, of Jefferson, Iowa, died June 29, in Badrah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was assigned[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. James A. Waters, 21, of Cloverdale, Ind., died July 1 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed three bills to provide more protections for Illinois’ servicemembers and help injured Veterans get the services they need. Together, the bills will make Illinois a more supportive place to live for servicemembers and veterans. “On the day before we celebrate our democracy,[Read More…]

Wshington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation New Dawn. They died June 29 in Badrah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire.  They were assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011.  The Department of Defense also announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Sgt. Chad D. Frokjer, 27, of Maplewood, Minn., died June 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF0–July 1, 2011 – New Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta pledged there will be no hollow force on his watch. The secretary made the commitment in a message to the Defense Department released after he took the oath of office this morning. DOD General Counsel Jeh Johnson administered the oath[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider, 23, of Phoenix, N.Y., died June 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd[Read More…]