Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2011.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Martin P.[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pvt. Brandon T. Pickering, 21, of Fort Thomas, Ky., died April 10 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with[Read More…]

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2011 – 10:02 A.M. EDT DR. BIDEN:  Good morning.  I’m Jill Biden and I am a proud military mom.  I’m delighted to be back here at Camp Lejeune, and I’m especially fortunate to be here today with General Dunford and Bonnie Amos, wife of the Commandant[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2011.  U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) joined Representatives Jerry Costello (D-IL) and John Shimkus (R-IL) today in saying that the announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that inpatient surgeries at the Marion VA Medical Center in (VAMC) are restarting is good[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Brent M. Maher, 31, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died April 11 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011 – 12:16 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, welcome to the White House.  Shirley, you’re getting to be an old pro.  (Laughter.)  When Shirley and Jill made their first television appearance a while ago, I think it was up in Philly at — for a Boots[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011.  Today the Sierra Club joined First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to announce a new initiative to support and honor military families through the exploration and enjoyment of America’s outdoors. Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement: “The Sierra Club is[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 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, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Cpl. John W. Lutz, 21, of Kearny, N.J.,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011.  President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today launched Joining Forces, a national initiative to support and honor America’s service members and their families.  The initiative aims to educate, challenge, and spark action from all sectors of our[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Sgt. Vorasack T. Xaysana, 30, of Westminster, Colo., died April 10 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained April 9 in a non-combat related incident.  He was assigned to the[Read More…]