Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 22, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device, rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire.[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College’s Veterans Affairs Office gives veterans a supportive environment to aid them in their educational journey. Veterans receive one-on-one counseling, advising and support throughout the entire admissions process. Additionally, veterans are automatically eligible for early registration and always receive in-district tuition rates regardless of where[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent A. Filpi III, 41, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died as a result of a non-combat related incident.  Filpi was assigned to USS Enterprise[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Cpl. Brandon S. Hocking, 24, of Seattle, Wash., died March 21 in As Samawah, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Master Sgt. Jamal H. Bowers, 41, of Raleigh, N.C., died March 18 at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, as a result of a non-combat related incident.  He was assigned to the[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011.  The Department of Defense (DOD) has confirmed that it does not compile statistics about the total number of civilians that have been killed by its unmanned drone aircraft. The DOD disclosed this information in a letter in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. James M. Malachowski, 25, of Westminster, Md., died March 20 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Mecolus C. McDaniel, 33, of Fort Hood, Texas, died March 19 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2011.   Today, I want to extend my best wishes to all who are celebrating Nowruz in the United States and around the world. Each year of my presidency, I have marked this holiday by speaking directly to the people of Iran. That is what I would[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died March 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they were allegedly shot with small arms fire by an individual from a military security group.  The[Read More…]