It would be part of the Air Force, not the separate military service he originally envisioned.
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‘Decisive’ battle begins against Islamic State
U.S.-led coalition warplanes are giving cover to the advancing fighters.
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Saying ‘administration is wrong,’ Rep. Golden vows fight to accept transgender troops
The 2nd District congressman, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, says ‘anyone who loves America and has the courage to serve should be given that opportunity.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Defense contractor to buy Waterboro’s Howe and Howe, creator of futuristic vehicles like Ripsaw
The company with products that have appeared in a movie and on TV will remain in the town after the sale to Textron, and may expand and add jobs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Business group honors Travis Mills
The New England Council named the veterans’ advocate a New Englander of the Year.
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Scientists worry U.S. military might try to weaponize insects
The government says its Insect Allies project is meant to safeguard the nation’s food supply, not to create a biological weapon.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: What a columnist calls ‘peace’ means suffering elsewhere
Google employees did the right thing by refusing to build warfare technology that saps resources.
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BIW gets $33.6 million to continue work on warship
The award extends maintenance and design work for littoral combat ships, a smaller cousin to the destroyers BIW has built for decades.
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House backs Pentagon spending bill that includes raises
The legislation also includes money for 12 Navy ships, two submarines and three littoral combat ships.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time to reflect on importance of honoring those who died serving
We at the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services make it our mission to support veterans any way we can.