A long-debated change to the military justice system would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Time to end U.S. presidents’ ‘private wars’
The system was broken 20 years ago when Congress gave away its war powers.
Posted inNation & World
VA plans to offer gender-confirmation surgery to transgender veterans, reversing ban
Secretary Denis McDonough also says the VA will change the name of the Veterans Health Administration’s LGBT health program to the LGBTQ+ Health Program to reflect inclusiveness.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court asked to review men-only draft registration law
If they agree to hear the case, they would only be deciding whether the current system is constitutional.
Posted inNation & World
Military service leaders wary of changes in sexual assault policy
They strike a note of caution as momentum builds toward changing a military justice system that has come under increasing criticism.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Aliens are (probably) not harassing the Navy
Unidentified flying objects have been interacting with military ships with alarming frequency. Congress is right to take the issue seriously.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Putin’s posturing is a test of Western resolve
The threat to Ukraine is far from over. Europe and the U.S. should give Kyiv the support it needs.
Posted inCommunity News
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 […]