CHARLESTON, S.C. O’Brien of Falmouth sworn in as U.S. Army officer The United States armed forces now have more than 180 new officers, including Michael O’Brien of Falmouth, one of the members of the Class of 2023 to accept a commission into the Army. During a joint commissioning ceremony held May 5, approximately 30% of […]
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Stolen 19th-century marksmanship medals returned in Massachusetts
The medals belonged to two brothers who worked at Springfield Armory and became world-class target shooters.
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Posted inMaine, News
Honor Flight Maine veterans welcomed home at Portland Jetport
Hundreds turn out to honor the group returning from a trip to Washington, D.C.
Posted inNation & World, New England
EPA: Machine gun range could harm Cape Cod drinking water
The Massachusetts National Guard has proposed the 138-acre range at its Joint Base Cape Cod.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Eisenhower’s misgivings about military power still carry weight
Seventy years ago this month, he warned that expenditures justified as essential to preserving the American way of life undermine what they purport to uphold.
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Basic training without yelling: Army recruits get 2nd chance
A new program gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards.
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Commentary: Supporting U.S. bases in the Philippines isn’t an option
A recent agreement to expand the U.S. military’s presence in the Philippines is concerning, given the United States’ century-long record of human rights abuses there.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Collins’ new defense posting could bring more work to Maine shipyards
Sen. Susan Collins’ new role as ranking Republican on the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee will help advance her goal of expanding the Naval fleet, which could mean more work for Bath Iron Works and other defense contractors in Maine.
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Collins named vice chairperson of Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
As the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Sen. Susan Collins will play a powerful role in setting the nation’s annual defense budget.