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Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills
Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.
Pentagon fell short in tracking $1 billion in Ukraine aid, IG finds
A Pentagon Inspector General report found that the Defense Department has not complied with enhanced tracking requirements for $1 billion in Ukraine aid.
Big moves ahead on light tank, Bradley replacement and robot vehicles
Added firepower, better troop protection and robotic escorts add punch to ground combat.
By Todd South
Police didn’t confront Army reservist before Maine shooting
Videos show police had safety concerns about confronting an Army reservist in the weeks before the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Maine.
Army watchdog will launch investigation into Maine mass shooting
The Army Inspector General will conduct an investigation into the events leading up to the Oct. 25 shooting, Maine’s congressional delegation announced.
By Lauren McCauley, Maine Morning Star
Opinion
A lack of sleep is breaking the US military
From the very start, unspoken principles are ingrained in service members. One such principle is that "sleep is a crutch."
By Maj. Dave Nixon
Army reservist’s brain sample being tested amid shooting investigation
Army reservist Robert Card killed 18 people in a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, in October.
Maine’s congressional delegation calls for Army probe into shooting
Army reservist Robert Card killed 18 people in a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, in October.
Opinion
Communication of intent and the importance of language to deterrence
The Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.
By H. Steven Blum and Jacob Olidort
Families push for investigation of Army reservist after Maine shooting
The group went to Capitol Hill to press members of Congress to ensure that the Army fully answers questions about the gunman in the Oct. 25 shooting.
Opinion
US troops can declare victory in 3M class action lawsuit
While the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit.
By Terrence M. Andrews