Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Anthony M. Nunn, 19, of Burnet, Texas, died May 30, in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.  He[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Peter J. Clore, 23, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died May 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–May 31, 2011.  In a letter sent today by the bi-state delegation that represents the Rock Island Arsenal, Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Congressman Bobby Schilling (R-IL-17), Bruce Braley (D-IA-01), and Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02) pushed for substantive answers to questions[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2011.    “I fully support the President’s decision to nominate Gen. Marty Dempsey and Adm. Sandy Winnefeld for the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “Both men are extraordinary leaders, who will provide the Secretary of Defense and the President[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2011.   “I enthusiastically support President Obama’s choices to fill these key military leadership positions. “General Dempsey, Admiral Winnefeld, and General Odierno have all excelled in key command and staff roles within their services and in the joint arena.  They possess the right mix of intellectual heft,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2011 – 10:06 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  All right.  Good morning.  In a few moments, I’ll be joining members of our armed forces, their families, and veterans for the Memorial Day observance at Arlington.  There, and across our nation, we’ll pause to honor all those who’ve given[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2011.    For over two centuries, brave men and women have laid down their lives in defense of our great Nation.  These heroes have made the ultimate sacrifice so we may uphold the ideals we all cherish.  On this Memorial Day, we honor the generations of Americans[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2011. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier will be named the USS John F. Kennedy. The selection John F. Kennedy, designated CVN 79, honors the 35th President of the United States and pays tribute to his service in[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. John C. Johnson, 28, of Phoenix, Ariz., died May 27 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.  He was[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 26 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.  They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 101st[Read More…]