Maine Army National Guard Katahdin Region Recruiting Station

06/12/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Graduating class at Central High School!

We’d also like to congratulate Kanyon Bouchard as this year’s Citizen Soldier Award recipient for CHS!

06/05/2026

The Team Bangor Crew had an awesome day hosting the Leadership Challenge at United Technology Center! Several departments brought their best teams and competed for the fastest completion time.

A huge congratulations to the PM Law Enforcement students for crushing the challenge with an incredible time of 11 minutes and 16 seconds! Great job to all participants for their teamwork, leadership, and determination throughout the event. 👏🏆

05/12/2026

Class of 2026‼️ graduation isn’t “someday” anymore. It’s almost here. In a few short weeks, the routine you’ve known your whole life changes.

The big question becomes:
“What’s next?”

College? Work? Trade school? Still figuring it out?

The truth is, you don’t need to have your entire life mapped out right now, but you DO need to start making moves.

The Maine Army National Guard gives you the chance to:
🎓 Earn education benefits
💰 Get paid job training
🌎 Travel and experience more
💪 Build confidence and leadership
🏠 Serve close to home while building your future

A lot of people wait around after graduation hoping things work out.

Others take control of what comes next.

📩 Message us today before graduation gets here and the next chapter begins.

04/30/2026

With High School Graduation just on the horizon, remember that this is just the beginning.

Not everyone is meant to follow the same path. Some are called to do more, learn more, and become more.

The Maine Army National Guard offers more than a paycheck:
✅ 100% tuition assistance options
✅ Hands-on career training
✅ Leadership experience
✅ Service close to home with opportunities that take you further

Whether your next step is college, career training, or figuring out what comes next, there’s a path that sets you apart.

Uncommon is calling.

📩 Message us today to learn more about opportunities with the Maine Army National Guard.

04/28/2026

Who knew Military rations could inspire culinary greatness? The MRE Challenge at United Technologies Center (UTC) proved that creativity thrives under pressure!

From transforming Meals Ready-to-Eat into gourmet-worthy creations, these students turned “field food” into fine dining.

03/26/2026

03/10/2026

A new chapter begins! Congratulations to our newest enlistment in the Maine Army National Guard.

🚨🚨🚨ENLISTMENT ALERT!!!🚨🚨🚨

🇺🇸 Congratulations to PFC Kevin Collins II!

Please join us in welcoming the newest 11B Infantryman to join the Maine Army National Guard out of our Waterville office.

PFC Collins is a 2018 graduate of Lawrence High School in Fairfield and proudly continues a strong family tradition of military service. He also earned the Off-Peak Shipper Bonus for his commitment to serve.

We’re proud to have you on the team and look forward to seeing all you accomplish.

Welcome to the team, PFC Collins!

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03/02/2026

Congratulations CDT Turmel, and thank you for stepping up to serve while continuing your education at the University of Maine and leadership development with the University of Maine Army ROTC.

🚨🚨🚨ENLISTMENT ALERT!!!🚨🚨🚨

Today we proudly recognize CDT Mark Turmel on his enlistment into the Maine Army National Guard!

A mechanical engineering major at the University of Maine and a dedicated Cadet in the Army ROTC Black Bear Battalion, CDT Turmel is taking full advantage of the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)—serving in the Guard while continuing his education and leadership development through ROTC.

Balancing academics, military training, and service to our State and Nation is no small task. His commitment, discipline, and drive reflect the qualities of a strong future leader.

Please join us in congratulating CDT Turmel and wishing him continued success as he begins this next chapter!

02/13/2026

Thank you for letting us be a part of Woodland Jr-Sr High’s Winter Carnival today—the last day before break. Brought the inflatable obstacle course for the class competitions and co****le boards for sideline play.

Started the morning with PE relay races in the gym, then joined the pep rally to cheer on our athletes.

Big congrats to the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams—they’re in the Class D North tourney tomorrow at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor (boys vs. Fort Fairfield at 9 a.m., girls vs. Central Aroostook at noon). And shoutout to Asher Bishop, our 126 lb regional champ advancing to states this weekend.

Props to the senior president and VP for organizing everything smoothly. Solid day of school spirit—proud to help out.

Go Dragons! 🐉

01/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming the Maine Army National Guard’s newest Soldier, PVT Rachel Plumpton!

PVT Plumpton joined as a 35F! (Intelligence Analyst) She received and Off Peak shipper bonus and is excited to start the new year off with this amazing opportunity!

Once she completes training she plans to use her educational benefits to peruse a degree in the cyber degree field!

Congratulations PVT Plumpton! Welcome to the team!