Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Ken K. Hermogino, 30, of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. He was[Read More…]
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DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 7, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Riley S. Spaulding, 21, of Sheridan, Texas, died May 4 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron,[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Mother’s Day Tea for Military Spouses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 3:15 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you, Patty, for that warm introduction and for all you do for military families, and especially the children. I always love seeing you, and I’m so delighted to see you here today. Thank you. Good afternoon. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon.[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. Military spouses serve as steady and supportive partners to the heroes in uniform who protect and defend our great Nation every day. Across America and around the world, military spouses serve our country in their own special way, helping families and friends through the stress of[Read More…]
Durbin Expansion of VA Caregiver Program Could Help Thousands More Family Members
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 201. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday applauded the decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand the number of caregivers that are eligible for the Family Caregiver Program which provides technical, financial and practical support to family caregivers of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans seriously[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Welcoming the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011 – 3:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the White House. Thank you, Tammy, for the kind introduction, but more importantly, for your extraordinary service to our country in Iraq, in Illinois, and now as Assistant Secretary of the VA,[Read More…]
Soldier Missing in Action from WWII Identified, May 4, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 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 returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Pfc. Robert B. Bayne, of Dundalk, Md.,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 4, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Kevin W. White, 22, of Westfield, N.Y., died May 2 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
IDVA Hosts ‘Helping Our Hometown Heroes’ Veterans Benefits Fair in Elgin
ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans today at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, to assist veterans with accessing benefits information from federal, state and local agencies and organizations in one location. “Helping Our Hometown[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 3, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Adam D. Craig, 23, of Cherokee, Iowa, died March 4 at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the[Read More…]
