A flight of honor
Honor Flight Maine provides special opportunity to local veterans COURTESY OF HONOR FLIGHT MAINE There is a code of understanding among United States military veterans. Especially among those who saw action in battles on land, sea, or in the air. These men and women have shared…
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Supporting veteran-owned businesses
WRITTEN BY JOANNA O’LEARY Seeking to give back in a meaningful way to the women and men who have served our country? It can be as simple as supporting a veteran-owned business. And here in Maine, there is no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit among veterans, which…
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A museum that lives up to its name
Our Heroes Military Museum in Lincoln spans all wars WRITTEN BY ANNE GABBIANELLI If the 25-foot scale model of the USS Independence aircraft carrier doesn’t catch your eye on the Route 2 roadside of the Our Heroes Military Museum in Lincoln, just wait until you walk…
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Job training opportunities for veterans
WRITTEN BY WANDA CURTIS One of the key challenges veterans face after leaving the military is finding employment that aligns with their skills and experience. Leo J. Deon Jr., Veterans’ Program Manager for the Maine Department of Labor, notes that both state and federal programs are…
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Over 30 years of greeting troops at Bangor International Airport
COURTESY OF BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT In the early months of 1991, a group of local veterans took the lead as thousands of community members descended on Bangor International Airport to show gratitude to our nation’s troops. Within those crowds were high school bands and sports teams,…
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