WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The bipartisan, bi-state delegation that represents the Rock Island Arsenal today received assurances from Secretary of the Army John McHugh that the Army currently has no plans to close the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) at Rock Island Arsenal. Today’s letter was sent in response[Read More…]
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Missing Vietnam War Airman Identified, June 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 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 will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Air Force Capt. Darrell J. Spinler of[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties, June 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered June 4, in Laghman province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 793rd Military Police[Read More…]
Durbin Discusses Rock Island Arsenal with Secretary of Defense Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. In a meeting with President Obama’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense and current Director of the CIA, Leon Panetta, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today discussed his concerns about the possibility that an internal task force within Army could recommend closure of the Joint Manufacturing[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, June 6, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Paul W. Zanowick II, 23, of Miamisburg, Ohio, died June 3 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Decorated Freeport Army Veteran as June 2011 ‘Veteran of the Month’
FREEPORT–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) honored Maryna Misiewicz, a Freeport native and United States Army veteran, as June 2011 Veteran of the Month during a ceremony at Krape Park in Freeport. The Illinois Veteran of the Month award is a distinction that is given to[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 4, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jeffrey C. S. Sherer, 29, of Four Oaks, N.C. died June 2, in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised[Read More…]
NOAA, Partners to Search for Ships Lost in World War II off North Carolina
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011. NOAA will lead a summer research expedition to locate and study World War II shipwrecks sunk in 1942 off North Carolina during the Battle of the Atlantic, specifically the Battle of Convoy KS-520. The shipwrecks are located in an area known as the “Graveyard of the[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Army Casualty, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Richard C. Emmons III, 22, of North Granby, Conn., died May, 31, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 29, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 3rd Special[Read More…]
