VETERANS HOUSING SERVICES:  

      Maine Veterans in need of assistance

                          207-956-6556 

         INTAKETEAM@PREBLE STREET.ORG

See RESOURCES PAGE for additional information.                                

KOREAN WAR VETERANS:

 

Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services Seek Korean War Veterans and Their Families

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AUGUSTA, Maine (June 10, 2024) – The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services have partnered to identify and invite Korean War Veterans (Boots on the ground 1950-1953, and in country service up to one year following the July 1953 armistice), and their families to attend a Korean War Veterans Ceremony at the State House – Hall of Flags in Augusta on July 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

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“From 1950 to 1953, many young men and women from the State of Maine left the comfort of home to serve on the rugged terrain of the Korean Peninsula. Their courage helped to secure the freedom and liberties and safeguard the rights of millions,” stated The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston Kim Jae-hui, Consul General, “To our Korean War veterans, we owe a debt that can never be fully repaid. We thank you for your heartfelt gratitude and for the ways in which you enrich our nation. We promise to carry your legacy of bravery and sacrifice with pride and honor. For commemorating you, we host a special ceremony with the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services. The ceremony will serve not only as a reflection of our past but as a commitment to our future.”

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Pre-registration is required for veterans and their families (even if the veteran has passed) to receive the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from Kim Jae-hui, Consul General and State of Maine Veterans’ Recognition (certificate and Korean War challenge coin) from David A. Richmond, Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services.

 

“Maine has a long-standing history of military service, and our Korean War Veterans are so deserving of this recognition,” noted David Richmond, Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, “We hope veterans and their families will join us for this very special event.”

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Please pre-register at your earliest convenience for this event on the Bureau’s website, www.maine.gov/veterans or by emailing the Bureau at mainebvs@maine.gov or calling 207-287-7020. If it is too far for the veteran to travel to Augusta, arrangements will be made to deliver the ceremonial medal and recognition to him or her.

 

About Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services

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The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services was established in 1947 by the State of Maine and is part of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans, and Emergency Management. Our mission is to help Mainers who served, and their loved ones, understand and navigate the benefits, services, and programs available to them. The Bureau does this by being a responsive, experienced, and dedicated advocate. The Bureau is headquartered at Camp Keyes and has seven field service offices located throughout the state and a claims office located at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Togus, Maine. The Bureau also operates the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System which includes four veterans’ cemeteries. For more information about the Bureau or to request assistance, please visit our website at www.maine.gov/veterans

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MONTHLY MEETING:

 

Detachment Meetings

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         Winter October to March

                    3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30 10:30

                    AM Brewer Housing Authority 15 Colonial

                    Cir. off Chambers St. Brewer, Maine

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          Summer April to September

                    3rd Thursday of each month from 4:00-6:00

                    PM Brewer Housing Authority 15 Colonial

                    Cir. off Chambers St. Brewer, Maine

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2023 ELECTED AND PROMOTED OFFICERS:

    Commandant                    Erwin Dumond

    Sr. Vice Commandant      Gerald Barrett 

    Jr.  Vice Commandant     Barry Robinson

    Judge Advocate                 Jeffry Igoe 

    Jr. Past Commandant       Kozerow Donald

    Adjutant                               Charles Fisher

    Paymaster                            Clayton Duplessis

    Sergeant-at-Arms              Don Kozerow

    Chaplain                                Jeffry Igoe

    Web Sergeant                      Clayton Duplessis                         ​

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SCUTTLEBUTT:

Every Last Wednesday of each month 9:00am at Chase Restaurant 1575 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401 .

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MAILING ADDRESS:

Greater Bangor Area Detachment 1151 P.O. Box 1323, Bangor Maine 04401.

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CALENDAR PAGE:

Display Calendar Page and see all upcoming eWvents for Detachment #1151

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EVENTS.         

                                 Please See Calendar for details.

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OTHER NEWS:

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       See Resources page for links to organizations that provide help and information for Veterans.​

  

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