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By Joy Asuncion

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• Wreaths Across America calls for waving flags on 9/11

  By Joy Asuncion - Sep 10
  On Friday, Sept. 11, Wreaths Across America calls for every American to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46 a.m. and then again ...
  

• Community Veterans Day service Nov. 10

  By Joy Lewis Asuncion - Nov 08
  Please join me Sunday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. for our annual Veterans Day service at Faith Temple Church, 189 Lincolnville Ave., Belfast. We will ...
  
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  National Military Appreciation Month

  May 06
  Celebrated every May, National Military Appreciation Month is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of ...
  
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  First woman to lead U.S. troops in battle

  Mar 13
  As we commemorate Women's History Month, let's remember Capt. Linda L. Bray, who became the first woman to lead U.S. troops in battle during the ...
  

• National Vietnam Era Veterans Day

  Feb 27
  The Travis Mills Foundation is proud to honor Maine's Vietnam Era Veterans by hosting a free breakfast for veterans on Friday, March 29, National ...
  

• Maine Veterans' Services unveils Honorable Service Coin design

  Jan 17
  The 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 05
  George 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 24
  Honor 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 12
  The 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 06
  Everyone 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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  Veterans mark milestone birthdays as United States turns 244

  By Joy Asuncion - Jul 02
  As we approach the Fourth of July, locally we have been celebrating milestone birthdays of some of our Greatest Generation (World War II) veterans....
  
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  Lobster Festival wants vets as parade grand marshals

  By Joy Asuncion - Jul 30
  All veterans are invited to participate in the Maine Lobster Festival parade as its grand marshals Saturday, Aug. 3, in Rockland. Parking is ...
  
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  Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Day March 29

  By Joy Asuncion - Mar 27
  President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act on March 28, 2017, to recognize and thank our Vietnam veterans and their families ...
  
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  Women’s History Month: Remembering Deborah Sampson

  Mar 06
  In April 1781, Deborah Sampson enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of Foot as Pvt. Robert Shurtleff. During her service, she witnessed Lord ...
  
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  Hire-A-Vet Campaign exceeds goal

  Feb 07
  Congratulations 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 09
  The Women in Military Service for America Memorial wants you to register your legacy of service. Founded in 1997, this is the only national ...
  

• Thank you for your service, veterans!

  Nov 07
  Presidential Proclamation National Veterans and Military Families Month On Oct. 31, President Trump signed this Presidential Proclamation: We ...
  
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  WWII Medal of Honor recipient speaks at Gold Star ...

  Oct 10
  On 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 22
  Debbie 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 02
  Calling 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 ...