WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn today, pledging to work together to protect Illinois servicemembers from excessive mortgage fees and foreclosure. Recent news reports have raised concerns that servicemembers are being overcharged for the mortgages and foreclosed upon in violation of[Read More…]
Military
Remarks by the First Lady at Basic Training Graduation Ceremony
Fort Jackson Army Training Center, South Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011 – 1:26 P.M. EST MRS OBAMA: Well, thank you so much. First, let me say thank you to Lieutenant Colonel Quincy Norman for that very kind introduction, as well as to Major General Mike Milano, Command Sergeant Major Brian Stall, and[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, January 27, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Leslie D. Williams, 36, of Juneau, Alaska, died Jan. 25 due to a non-combat related incident at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 4th Maintenance[Read More…]
IDVA Honors U.S. Navy WAVE Betty Butler as January 2011 ‘Veteran of the Month’
ST. CHARLES–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today honored World War II U.S. Navy Veteran and St. Charles resident Betty Butler, as January 2011 Veteran of the Month at a ceremony at American Legion Post 342, 8 N. 2nd Ave., in St. Charles. The Illinois Veteran[Read More…]
Remarks by the President, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden on the Presidential Studies Directive: Strengthening Our Military Families
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2011 – 10:57 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Good morning. And on behalf of the President and First Lady, the Vice President and myself, I want to welcome you and thank you for joining us here today at the White House. I want to offer a special welcome[Read More…]
Presidential Initiative Supports Military Families
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2011. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Dr. Jill Biden put forward today nearly 50 commitments by Federal agencies responding to the President’s directive to establish a coordinated and comprehensive Federal approach to supporting military families. Strengthening Our Military Families: Meeting America’s Commitment is the[Read More…]
Airman Missing in Action from Korean War is Identified
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, has been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Air Force 1st Lt. Robert F. Dees, 23, of[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, January 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jason G. Amores, 29, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died Jan. 20 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Amy R. Sinkler, 23, of Chadbourn, N.C., died Jan. 20 in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked her unit with a rocket propelled grenade. She[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, January 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, Fla., was found during search and rescue operations Jan. 19 in the Gulf of Oman after being reported missing Jan. 18. [Read More…]
