AUGUSTA — Information contained in emails and texts relating to Maine National Guard Adjutant Gen. James D. Campbell’s controversial plan to transform Maine’s 133rd Engineer Battalion into an infantry unit led to his being fired, a spokeswoman for Gov. Paul LePage said Wednesday. “There was a mischaracterization” about how plans for a change in the […]
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Fired Maine National Guard chief says he didn’t lie
AUGUSTA — Information contained in emails and texts relating to Maine National Guard Adjutant Gen. James D. Campbell’s controversial plan to transform Maine’s 133rd Engineer Battalion into an infantry unit led to his being fired, a spokeswoman for Gov. Paul LePage said Wednesday. “There was a mischaracterization” about how plans for a change in the […]
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LePage dismisses Maine National Guard commander
Read the speech that Gen. James Campbell was to deliver before the Legislature AUGUSTA — Maine National Guard Adjutant General James D. Campbell, who was scheduled to address the House and Senate this morning, was relieved of duty shortly before the speech by Gov. Paul LePage. “Based on an internal review of General Campbell, I […]
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Maine National Guard’s 133rd returns to U.S. soil from Afghanistan
AUGUSTA — The Maine Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion is back on U.S. soil after completing its recent deployment to Afghanistan, according to Gov. Paul LePage and guard sources. “We are happy to report that the 133rd Engineers are safely back in the United States of America!,” the Maine Army Guard Facebook page states. […]
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National Guard general says Maine likely to lose 133rd Engineer Battalion
AUGUSTA — The Maine Army National Guard’s top official said Tuesday that a controversial proposal to convert the storied 133rd Engineer Battalion into infantry units is likely the best possible way to adapt to shifting military priorities. But that doesn’t mean he loves the idea. “If the federal government and the Army decides to do this, we […]
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LePage insists there are no set plans to move national guard unit
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage criticized Democrats on Thursday, saying they have mischaracterized and politicized the possible relocation of the Maine Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion. After a meeting with the adjunct general, Brig. General James Campbell, to discuss the federal government’s proposal to reduce guard units across the country, LePage accused Democrats of attempting […]
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LePage honors Maine’s adjutant general with award
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s adjutant general has been honored by Gov. Paul LePage with the Legion of Merit military award. The award was presented Tuesday by the governor to Brig. Gen. James Campbell for outstanding achievements and conduct. The award is given to its members by the U.S. Air Forces. Gov. Paul LePage praised Campbell […]