Veterans’ organizations plan services in Starks, Madison, Anson and East Madison, and at three locations in Waterville.
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Military Notes
NORWAY Bowdoin resident assumes command of combat engineer company First Lt. Ellen Morrison assumed command of the 251st Engineer Company after accepting the company guidon from outgoing commander Capt. Jonathan Bratten during a ceremony attended by family, friends and fellow soldiers recently. An ordnance officer turned engineer, Morrison has served as the unit executive officer […]
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Jill Biden revives program to support military families
The first lady says her relaunch of the Joining Forces initiative will focus, in part, on employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for military families.
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Joseph E. Tinkham II, former head of Maine National Guard, dies at 73
The major general also led the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and served as homeland security adviser to Govs. Angus King and John Baldacci.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Serving their country, in hiding: 3 Maine transgender veterans tell their stories
They loved their country. They felt military service was an honorable career. They were transgender. They enlisted and soon realized how difficult and even dangerous it could be. All three Maine transgender veterans who agreed to talk to the Sun Journal last week remain proud of their service despite the difficulties. All three also said […]
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Commentary: Biden could curb right-wing extremism by ending the U.S. ‘forever war’
America’s endless wars have helped fuel a new generation of alienated veterans – some of whom join extremist movements. Biden must curb U.S. militarism.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is signing an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from joining the military.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Possibility of National Guard role in State House security raises key issues
The Guard personnel who may be ordered to defend Maine’s Capitol against violence must be properly equipped, and given the authority they’ll require.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump lashes out at his own party after override vote on defense bill
The Senate is expected to consider the measure later this week.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House overrides Trump’s veto of defense bill, a 1st in his presidency
Among the president’s complaints was that it ordered the Pentagon to change the names of military installations commemorating Confederate generals.