KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a senior Taliban leader, Shah Gul, during an operation in Chimtal district, Balkh province, yesterday. Gul had operational control over a group of fighters responsible for numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was involved in kidnapping[Read More…]
Day: May 16, 2013
Department of Defense Press Briefing with Maj. Gen. Thomas from the Pentagon, May 15, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2013. CMDR Bill Speaks: Good morning here in the briefing room and good evening in Kabul, Afghanistan. I’d like to welcome Major General Tony Thomas to the Pentagon Briefing Room. Major General Thomas is the commanding general of the Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan, NATO Special[Read More…]
Marine Missing from Vietnam War to be Buried with Crew
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2013. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, was recently accounted for and will be buried along with the 12 other servicemen who were lost in the same crash. Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel A.[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Testifies Before the House Committee on the Judiciary, May 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2013. Good afternoon, Chairman Goodlatte; Ranking Member Conyers. I appreciate this opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the Justice Department’s recent achievements and to provide an overview of our top priorities. Particularly in recent years, the Department has taken critical steps to prevent and combat[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2013 – 1:26 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank you for being here today. I’ve often been asked and seen some comments about what it’s like to be up here, having been over there on the firing line,[Read More…]