Maine State Honor Guard

08/13/2013

02/28/2013

Governor Paul R. LePage has ordered that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at all installations and activities of Maine Army National Guard in memory of retired General H. Norman Schwarzkopf.

Schwarzkopf, a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran who rose quickly through the Army's ranks during the 1970s and '80s, drew up the initial plans for the successful U.S.-led ejection of Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait, which Iraq invaded in 1990. Schwarzkopf, who quickly became the nation’s most acclaimed military hero of the era, died December 27, 2012, at 78.

The flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, which is the day of internment.

“Our nation lost a great leader with the passing of General Schwarzkopf,” said Governor LePage. “Our thoughts are with his family as we honor his memory and the positive impact he had on many of Maine’s soldiers.”

02/25/2013

The new manual is out. Not too many changes. Take a look here at the bottom under Ceremonies and Protocol Training Aids: http://www.honorguard.af.mil/bhg/

Research more about the new funeral detail policy on the links below; for further questions contact the USAF Honor Guard BHG Standardization & Training Program

02/25/2013

Good Morning! We have a couple of updates this morning.

1) We will be holding trianings this week at 1600 on Wednesday and 0800 on Thursday. We would love to see you there!

2) There is the potential for a third Honor Guard position (90-120 day tour) starting 1 June 13. Look for the ad in the upcoming Maineiac. We are looking for a sharp individual with the heart and commitment to fill this position. If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest to SSgt Erin Hartley, the NCOIC. You can either email ([email protected]), Fax 207-404-7316, or mail it to 105 Maineiac Ave, Suite 510, Bangor, ME 04401.

*Please note the letter can be from one parapgraph not to exceed one page. Any style you want, content matters the most.

If you have any questions or are interested in joining the Honor Guard as a part time or full time member, please stop by or call us at 207-404-7263.

02/22/2013

02/08/2013

In remembrance and honor of Major Gregory Sanborn, Governor Paul R. LePage has directed that the United States flag and State of Maine flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, Feb. 11, in Augusta, Fryeburg and Vassalboro.

02/08/2013

Due to inclement weather, all State offices will close at 3 p.m. today.

02/08/2013

In remembrance and honor of Ruth Straitiff Ham, Governor Paul R. LePage has directed that the State of Maine flag may be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday, Feb.10, 2013, within the limits of the town of Shapleigh. The United States flag shall remain at full-staff.

01/10/2013

Governor Paul R. LePage today ordered that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, Jan. 11 to sunset on Sunday, Jan. 13 at all Maine National Guard facilities in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Backus. In addition, Governor LePage ordered the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, Jan. 13 in the town of Farmington.

12/21/2012

In accordance with a Presidential proclamation, the United States flag and the State of Maine flag shall be flown at half-staff until sunset on Dec. 21 in memory of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, who was president pro tempore of the Senate at the time of his death. Flags will be flown at full-staff on Dec. 22.

12/16/2012

Governor Paul R. LePage ordered the flags of the United States and State of Maine be flown at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 in accordance with a Presidential proclamation.