SCARBOROUGH World War II Merchant Marine veteran receives Convoy medallion The Convoy Cup Foundation, representing chapters in Canada, Norway and the United States, recently presented the Convoy Cup Foundation Medallion to U.S. Merchant Marine Veteran Harry G. Pierson of Scarborough in recognition and appreciation of his service at sea on the convoys during the Second […]
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Coast Guard Academy settles suit over cadets-with-kids ban
A cadet who was expelled for becoming a father will get his degree as part of a legal settlement.
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Commentary: Recruiting crisis should be wakeup call for military, its treatment of women
A culture of hostility to women has been made worse by the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Another View: For ‘banana republic’ elements, look no further than Trump’s presidency
Shortly after his election, a new book notes, he tried to subvert the military for political ends. His generals refused to go along.
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Osprey aircraft spotted over Portland are part of Marine Corps training
The military aircraft seen flying over the city last week were based in North Carolina.
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Bradford Freeman, last ‘Band of Brothers’ survivor, dies at 97
Freeman parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, fought in Operation Market-Garden, and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge.