Veteran news
The column Veteran News is written by Joy Asuncion of Belfast, a retired 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Maine Veteran Honor Flight board.
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Hire-A-Vet Campaign exceeds goal
Feb 07Congratulations to the Maine Department of Labor Veterans Employment Team and the 12 Maine Career Centers in Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick, Calais, ...
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Attention all female veterans!
Jan 09The Women in Military Service for America Memorial wants you to register your legacy of service. Founded in 1997, this is the only national ...
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Thank you for your service, veterans!
Nov 07Presidential Proclamation National Veterans and Military Families Month On Oct. 31, President Trump signed this Presidential Proclamation: We ...
WWII Medal of Honor recipient speaks at Gold Star ...
Oct 10On Oct. 7, the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation broke ground for construction of the Maine Gold Star Families Memorial Monument ...
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Homeless vets benefit concert Aug. 26
Aug 22Debbie Myers and friends present a “Home is where the heart is” country concert to benefit Maine homeless veterans on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. ...
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Designs sought for Honorable Service Coin
Aug 02Calling all artists The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services is looking for an artist to design the state of Maine's Honorable Service Coin. As part ...
VFW holds ceremony to retire American flags
Jun 18On Flag Day, June 14, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3108 of Belfast held a special ceremony at the Post to properly retired worn/torn American ...
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A time to remember and honor
May 16Saturday, May 26 9 a.m. Flag placement, Grove Cemetery, Belfast. Volunteers are needed to join the Belfast Veterans of Foreign Wars post to place ...
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'Duty. Honor. Pride.' Honoring women for their military ...
Mar 16Women's History Month The theme for this year's National Women's History Month is “Our History is Our Strength.” The Department of Veterans ...
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Maine Troop Greeters Museum hosts first Scout Day
Jan 28Maine Troop Greeters Museum hosts first Scout Day The Maine Troop Greeters invite all area Scout troops to the first Scout Day at the museum, ...
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Maine Veterans' Services unveils Honorable Service Coin design
Jan 17The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services has selected the design for the new State of Maine Honorable Service Coin and Plaque, which will honor all ...
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Remembering President George H. W. Bush, 1924-2018
Dec 05George Herbert Walker Bush served as our 41st president from 1989 to 1993. He also served in the U.S. Navy. On his 18th birthday, June 12, 1942, ...
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Fall events honor veterans
Oct 24Honor Flight Maine 'Welcome Home' On Sunday, Oct. 28, at 11:15 a.m., Honor Flight Maine will return from its weekend trip to Washington, D.C., ...
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Attend Veteran 'S.A.V.E.' Suicide Prevention Training Sept. 26
Sep 12The public is invited to participate in a free training and awareness session Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in Belfast, hosted by the ...
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Free community event Aug. 12
Aug 06Everyone is welcome to a free pig roast with all the fixin's Sunday, Aug. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m.! The event is hosted by Faith Temple Church at 193 ...
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Possible tax refund for veterans
Jul 18You may be owed a tax refund. The IRS is advising veterans who received disability severance payments after Jan. 17, 1991, (and included that ...
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Medal of Honor Remembrance Park dedicated
Jun 04On June 2, a special dedication ceremony was held at Wreaths Across America in Columbia Falls. An 8-acre tract there will now be a Remembrance ...
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Month of the Military Child
Apr 13Each year our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children of military families for the contributions...
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Upcoming fundraisers; free networking luncheon for women ...
Feb 15Benefit dinner Belfast American Legion Post 43 will be hosting a $10 prime rib dinner with all the fixings on Friday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. at the ...
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Gold Medal ceremony to honor Sen. Bob Dole
Jan 01On Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, House and Senate leaders will present a Congressional Gold Medal to former ...
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