WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011 – As NATO assumed command of coalition operations in Libya this morning, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the House Armed Services Committee that U.S. forces will “significantly ramp down” their commitment in the operation. Gates said U.S. efforts in Libya will provide the capabilities other nations[Read More…]
Month: March 2011
NATO Secretary General Rasmussen Praises Sweden as an Effective and Reliable Partner
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2011. Today, Secretary General Rasmussen travelled to Sweden to discuss the excellent cooperation between NATO and Sweden. During his visit, the Secretary General met with H.M. King Carl XVI Gustav, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Minister of Defence Sten Tolgfors and members of the Foreign Relations and Defence Committees.[Read More…]
NATO Press Briefing on Libya, 31 March 2011
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—31 March 2011. Participants in today’s NATO Briefing are NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu, joined by NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola and Commander of Operation Unified Protector , Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard (Opening remarks) Oana Lungescu (NATO Spokesperson): Good afternoon – welcome here in Brussels and hello to[Read More…]
NATO Takes Command In Libya Air Operations
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2011. On Thursday morning at 0600 GMT, NATO took sole command of international air operations over Libya. The Alliance has the assets in place to conduct its tasks under Operation Unified Protector – the arms embargo, no-fly zone and actions to protect civilians and civilian centres. In line[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, March 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 29 of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire in Konar province, Afghanistan. Killed were: Sgt. 1st Class Ofren Arrechaga, 28,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties. March 30, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 29 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire in Konar province. Killed were: Staff Sgt. Bryan[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights Illinois’ Economic Development, Job Creation Efforts
MOKENA–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. Governor Quinn today reaffirmed his commitment to doubling Illinois’ exports by 2015 during an address to the President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Workforce Readiness. The Governor also highlighted his ongoing work to invest in Illinois’ workforce and improve our infrastructure. “Increased exports and a modern workforce are[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 31 March 2011 (14:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2011 – UPDATE 14:00 UTC Presentations: → Summary of Reactor Status, 31 March 2011, 14.00 UTC 1.Current Situation Overall at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, the situation remains very serious. The Unit 1 condenser is full. Pumping water from the Unit-1 turbine building basement to the Unit-1 condenser[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending March 26, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 388,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 394,000. The 4-week moving average was 394,250, a increase of 3,250 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball, Age 60, Seeks Your Memories
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Baseball is looking for contact information from any former player, manager, coach, board member, or volunteer of PF Baseball since 1951 so they can plan a celebration at Opening Day ceremonies. Any news articles, items of special interest, or anecdotes and stories would be greatly[Read More…]
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