American support for the Saudis is on auto-pilot, with no effective civilian or military oversight.
military
Our View: Maine military history deserves a spotlight
Artifacts from the state’s servicemen and servicewomen merit a permanent home.
Another View: Rocket science: Ukraine firm may have helped North Korea
The country has become something of a Wild West black-market weapons trading post.
Commentary: Fear strikes Guam, despite its familiarity with military conflict
Threats flying between North Korea and the U.S. make the island’s people angry about being pawns.
Maine Voices: Military transgender ban a measure of how far society hasn’t come
Raising a transgender child has opened my eyes to the battles that persist for her on a daily basis.
Our View: Trump disrupts military – transgender troops don’t
The president’s tweeted ban demonstrates the moral and practical pitfalls of trying to make policy in 140 characters.
Maine Voices: Centennial of modern conscription
June 5, 1917, was a landmark in American military history – the day that men ages 21-30 had to register for the draft.
By slashing pay of experienced aid specialists, National Guard hurts veterans
Family Assistance Centers are a lifeline for many, but the huge wage cut shows the Guard doesn’t value them.
Maine Voices: Memorial Day reminds Mainers to honor service members year-round
The state has a rich history of contributions to the nation’s defense, and we should never forget that.
Maine Voices: There is no survivable ‘nuclear option’ in alarming new arms race
Rebuilding our weapons delivery systems would also be a colossal waste of precious tax dollars.