Though small in number, they express fear and concern for their kinsmen who are under Turkish attack.
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Senate passes measure to block Trump on military base project cuts
The House is likely to pass the measure too, but Trump will likely veto it.
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WWI guardsman’s Purple Heart given to Maine National Guard
Maine native Sgt. Erroll Wilbert Brawn was injured in 1918 while serving in World War I.
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Maine Voices: Long-buried U.S. nuclear waste would complicate any bid for Greenland
Would the U.S. or Denmark be responsible for cleaning up over 47,000 gallons of Cold War-era radioactive waste?
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Commentary: Trump now faces Obama’s dilemma in Afghanistan
The president doesn’t want to commit the troops necessary to win, but he also doesn’t want to surrender.
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Our View: On Memorial Day, listen to those who came home
No one is in a better position to speak about sacrifice than those who witnessed it firsthand.
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Putin warns U.S. against deploying new missiles in Europe
The Russian president threatens retaliation and accuses the U.S. of bad faith in abandoning a 1987 arms accord.
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Trump orders Pentagon to plan for new Space Force
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.’