BANGOR
Waterville unit returns from Southwest deployment
100 twenty 5 troopers of Maine’s 488th Army Police Firm lately returned from a 13-month deployment to the Southwest border.
Capt. Garrett Clark, commander of the 488th, mentioned he was “pleased with the efficiency, dedication, and self-discipline” the troopers of the 488th confirmed throughout, noting “our unit represented the State of Maine, the Nationwide Guard, and the U.S. Army in a constructive mild, creating lasting impressions on Customs and Border Safety, the area people, and Army management. We’re grateful for the help proven by our households and buddies, and are pleased to be residence for the vacations.”
Gov.Janet Mills commented, “On behalf of all Maine folks, I’m proud to welcome these courageous women and men residence and to thank them for his or her service which has stored our state and nation secure. My deepest gratitude can be with the Maine service members who stay deployed world wide.”
The unit departed in October 2021 on a federal Title 10 mobilization in help of U.S. Customs and Border Safety.
LEWISTON
Lewiston, Skowhegan-based engineer unit modifications arms
The 136th Engineer Vertical Development Firm (EVCC) held a change of command ceremony Nov. 6, wherein Capt. Russell Boynton turned over command of the unit to incoming commander Capt. Timothy Kelley.
Boynton has held the place for the final three years and shall be transitioning to a employees place with the 240th Regional Coaching Institute in Bangor.
Kelley returns to the 136th after seven years with different models. He started his profession within the Maine Army Nationwide Guard 17 years in the past by enlisting as a carpentry and masonry specialist whereas nonetheless attending highschool and was assigned to what was then B Firm, 133rd Engineer Battalion in Westbrook, Maine (now the 262nd Engineer Firm) and later the 136th in Lewiston.
SCARBOROUGH/STATEWIDE
Memorial Scholarship established for Air Drive JAG alumna
A scholarship is being established in reminiscence of Maine Legislation Alumni, the late Captain Morgan Lisa Taylor, a Choose Advocate Basic Officer within the Air Drive Academy who was killed in an vehicle accident in November.
Taylor was a 2019 graduate of the College of Maine Faculty of Legislation, the place she acquired the College Award for Trial Advocacy for excellent efficiency in her trial advocacy programs. A Phillipsburg, N.J., native, she earned a bachelor’s diploma from Rutgers College and moved to Maine in 2016 to attend Maine Legislation whereas dwelling with household in Scarborough.
The scholarship to Maine Legislation is being established in Morgan Taylor’s reminiscence. Donations are accepted by Gofundme to learn the nonprofit College of Maine Faculty of Legislation Basis.gofund.me/9571c5e5.
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