This photo provided by the British Royal Navy shows the destruction after Hurricane Irma, in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. PORTLAND (AP) — An Air National Guard unit from Maine is deploying to the U.S. Virgin Islands to provide critical communications to support the recovery efforts. Seven Air National Guard members […]
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Robert Charles Beliveau
AUBURN — Robert Charles Beliveau, 83, died peacefully Friday, July 21, at his home with his family in Auburn after an extended illness. Robert was born on February 23, 1934, in Lewiston to Joseph and Eleanor (Bilodeau) Beliveau. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School and a member of the National Guard for many […]
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Funding for National Guard center in Aroostook County clears hurdle
PRESQUE ISLE (AP) — A key senate committee is signing off on funding for a new National Guard center in northern Maine. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins says the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $17.5 million for the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Presque Isle. Collins says the money would be used to construct a […]
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Roland L. Nadeau
LEWISTON — Roland L. Nadeau, 77, of Lewiston passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 25. He was born on October 6, 1939, in Lewiston to parents Albert and Leonida (Fontaine) Nadeau Sr. He was active in the Knights of Columbus. He was a U.S. veteran, serving in the National Guard for one […]
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New National Guard headquarters taking shape in Augusta
AUGUSTA (AP) — The new Maine National Guard Joint Force Headquarters is taking shape in Augusta. Officials say construction is about 70 percent complete, and Camp Chamberlain is due to be completed by year’s end. Col. Norm Michaud tells the Kennebec Journal that personnel will begin moving from the existing headquarters to the 100,000-square-foot, two-story […]
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Peru selectmen to seek National Guard help with projects
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to look into inviting the National Guard to assist in revitalizing or repairing certain town properties. Board Chairwoman Carol Roach said she learned of a program offered by the National Guard called Innovative Readiness Training Request for Military Assistance. She said some of the projects the […]
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National Guard pilots eject safely after planes collide
Thunderbirds F-16 and Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet | AxleGeeks MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. — Two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 fighter pilots ejected safely after an apparent midair collision in eastern Georgia, the Guard said. The collision happened about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday during night training operations over a remote military operating area […]
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Maine National Guard to cut 120 positions over 3 years
PORTLAND — A 4.3 percent cut in National Guard troops across the country will result in the loss of about 120 positions in Maine over the next three years. The Portland Press Herald reports the Maine National Guard’s reduction in troops will take place through attrition and no soldiers will be laid off. The state […]
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Maine National Guard recognizes Norway soldier for saving boy’s life
NORWAY — The Maine Army National Guard honored one of its soldiers yesterday for saving the life of a 6-year-old boy. Two of the state Guard’s general officers traveled to the Norway armory of 251st Engineer Company, Sapper, to recognize the timely intervention performed by Sgt. 1st Class Joshua D. Way, also of Norway. Zackery […]