military
-
PublishedDecember 28, 2023
Independent lawyers begin prosecuting cases of sexual assault and other crimes in U.S. military
Under new law, special counsels will have the authority to make prosecution decisions on several major crimes, including murder, rape, and several other sexual assault-related offenses.
-
PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, Bath-built warship downs 3 drones
The U.S. military says three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, and the USS Carney shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault.
-
PublishedNovember 29, 2023
U.S. Air Force Osprey crashes off Japan during training mission, killing at least 1 of 8 on board
The cause of the crash and the status of the 7 others on the aircraft were not immediately known.
-
PublishedNovember 11, 2023
Portland salutes veterans’ bravery at annual parade
The Veterans Day parade grand marshal was Purple Heart recipient John Kimball, 76, of Portland.
-
PublishedOctober 3, 2023
Commentary: Keeping affirmative action for the military won’t guarantee diversity
The U.S. Supreme Court’s exemption – leaving aside its hypocrisy and racism – isn’t the way to ensure that the armed forces are diverse, equitable or inclusive.
-
PublishedOctober 1, 2023
Bedside table: ‘Band of Brothers’ by Stephen E. Ambrose
Book recommendations from readers.
-
PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
One face, two identities: The story of Napoleon Gonzalez
The Etna man, who says he once served time for faking his own death, was convicted last month of several counts of fraud for using his dead brother's identity for more than half a century. This is how officials caught up with him.
-
PublishedAugust 29, 2023
Maine Voices: The hazards to a military recruit’s health are the enemies they can’t see
The military suicide epidemic underscores the need to rein in ever-expanding operations that are killing innocent civilians and causing PTSD among stressed and overextended U.S. forces.
-
PublishedAugust 18, 2023
Commentary: It’s time for a national security strategy for military recruiting
Failing to solve this crisis carries such grave danger for America that a broad-based, sustained effort is vital.
-
PublishedAugust 1, 2023
Another View: One senator’s grandstanding risks compromising military readiness
Over 300 nominations remain stalled, with the Senate gone until September.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 29
- Next Page →