Day: May 16, 2013

ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 16, 2013

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…]

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…]

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