PARIS — Vaughn P. Estabrook, who served in the Army from 1967 to 1969, has been named the Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans’ Home. Vaughn was born on Feb. 6, 1941, and grew up in Harrison and Durham. Vaughn attended Freeport High School. In March 1967 Vaughn was drafted into the Army […]
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Military Note: Local students are nominated for U.S. military academies
The local nominees to the United States military academies were recently announced. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes members of Congress. Admission to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does not require a congressional nomination. The […]
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Local veterans honored at Museum L-A exhibit
Lefty Gilbert of Lewiston views the documentation and images of himself when he served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. The community is invited to visit Museum L-A to bring veteran photos for the honor wall that is part of a gallery exhibit, “The Work of War: Honoring […]
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Military Note: Goding completes training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Ian X. Goding graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic […]
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Military Note: Phillips native earns title of Navy chief petty officer
MILLINGTON, Tennessee — U.S. Navy Chief Electrician’s Mate Jack Merrigan of Phillips was recently promoted to chief petty officer, an accomplishment that only one in five eligible sailors achieves each year. Merrigan, a 2006 Mt. Abram High School graduate, is serving with Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Crew 115. “Being selected as a chief petty officer […]
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Names being accepted for veterans monument
LEWISTON — Those wishing to honor a veteran with roots in Maine may submit names to be placed on Monument 30 in the Lewiston Veterans Memorial Park. The name of a family member or friend who has served in any war or past conflict, living or dead, in any service of the U.S. Military, may […]
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Military note: Airman Zachary Rioux completes basic training
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Zachary M. Rioux graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who […]
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Lee Millett Jr., former photographer, is Veteran of the Month
PARIS — Leland A. Millett Jr. has been named the Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans’ Home. Millett was born in Norway on April 10, 1928, and graduated from Norway High School in 1946. While in high school he played basketball and football; now he enjoys watching the Red Sox and the Patriots. […]
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Military note: Lombardo graduates basic training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Anna M. Lombardo graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete […]
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Military note: U.S. Air Force Airman Erin N. Combs graduates basic training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Erin N. Combs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete […]