Emergency Financial Assistance
According to the most recent statewide report on employment released by the Maine Department of Labor, Maine’s unemployment rate currently sits at 3.3%. For Maine Veterans, that number is 2%. At the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, we understand all…
Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance
American Legion and Easterseals Maine Partner to Distribute the Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce that the American Legion and Easterseals Maine will be points of contact for…
“The Fog Of War”
I remember standing on the ramp of the C-130. I was counting – I stood counting each Soldier as they passed by. Once everyone was on board I took my seat closest to the jump door. It was June, and we were at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Tonight was our…
ME Honorable Service Medal Awarded
Boothbay Vietnam Veteran Receives Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medal On Friday, April 26th, Director David Richmond of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services awarded Vietnam Veteran, Patrick Farrin of Boothbay, ME, the Maine Silver Star Honorable…