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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National Military Appreciation Month
May 06Celebrated every May, National Military Appreciation Month is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of ...
First woman to lead U.S. troops in battle
Mar 13As 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 ...
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National Vietnam Era Veterans Day
Feb 27The Travis Mills Foundation is proud to honor Maine's Vietnam Era Veterans by hosting a free breakfast for veterans on Friday, March 29, National ...
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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 ...
Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Day March 29
By Joy Asuncion - Mar 27President 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 06In 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 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 ...
