The cuts are to ‘spaces,’ not ‘faces’ – meaning soldiers aren’t being asked to leave the force and instead the downsizing comes from eliminating already-empty posts.
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. strikes Yemen-based Houthis again, hitting anti-ship missiles
The overnight strike destroyed four Houthi ballistic missiles that were prepared to launch and presented an imminent threat to merchant and U.S. Navy ships in the region, U.S. officials say.
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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.
Posted inNation & World, News, Times Record
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.
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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.
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Portland salutes veterans’ bravery at annual parade
The Veterans Day parade grand marshal was Purple Heart recipient John Kimball, 76, of Portland.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: ‘Band of Brothers’ by Stephen E. Ambrose
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
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.