Serving their country, in hiding: 3 Maine transgender veterans tell their stories

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.

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.

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.

Trump lashes out at his own party after override vote on defense bill

The Senate is expected to consider the measure later this week.

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.

Commentary: Tehran is not looking for a war with America

But President-elect Joe Biden should make it clear that the U.S. is willing to respond to anything the Iranians are planning.

Jared Golden backs Trump bid to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan

Maine's 2nd Congressional District representative, a combat veteran, said it's "time to bring our armed forces home."

Army to reconsider less-than honorable discharges to veterans with PTSD

Because of their discharge status, the veterans say they were prevented from receiving military-funded health care services and other benefits.

U.S. military wary that Trump’s shakeup could upend its apolitical nature

Abrupt changes in the Pentagon's top leadership have raised fears about what President Trump may try to do in his final 2 months in office.