National Guard Association of Maine

04/01/2026

Calling all Captains and Majors and their spouses! Come join our State Partnership Program experts at one of the info sessions next week to learn about the adventure of a lifetime!

The sessions will have the current Bilateral Affairs Officer (BAO), our local BAO Assistant, and a mix of past BAOs and their spouses.

03/13/2026

A huge congratulations to our former Treasurer and life time member Lieutenant Colonel Lamb on his well earned promotion!

Joined by close family, former Executive Officer and Commander of the Maine Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, CJ Lamb, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by his grandmother, Ms. Lillian Lamb.

After pinning her grandson, Ms. Lamb surprised the newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel with a deeply meaningful gift: his grandfather’s service flag, which she had received on the day of his burial. Her husband, Richard Lamb, graduated from high school in 1945 and immediately enlisted in the Army to serve in World War II. Today, LTC Lamb proudly carries forward that legacy of service.

In his new role as Deputy Construction and Facilities Management Officer, LTC Lamb is responsible for overseeing the ex*****on of millions of dollars in federal funding in support of local armories and training areas across Maine.

Photo courtesy of LTC Phillips, who presided over the ceremony and re-administered LTC Lamb’s Oath of Office.

03/11/2026

From our very own MAJ Bratten.

The National Guard Educational Foundation will be hosting an extremely timely discussion with the authors of "Forging the Framework," a book exploring the events in American history that precipitated the laws and doctrine defining the limits of Defense Support to Civil Authority.

For more information click here: https://www.ngef.org/forging-the-framework/

NaNational Guard Memorial Museum

12/12/2025

An amazing family legacy!

Bangor, Maine — December 7, 2025 — In a rare and deeply moving moment for the Maine Army National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) Eric Couture t...

10/11/2025

Members,
We are in day 10 of no budget for our country or funding for our military with no addtional senate votes likely until the 14th. At this point our full time service members (GS/WG/AGR) are either digging into their savings or working with their banks/service relief organizations (AER/AFAS) to pay the bills. While the below measure does not correct everything, it does ensure that our servicemembers get paid for the work they have continued to do while our government is at an impass.

Please take the time to contact or call your congressional delegation and urge them to pass the "Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 (H.R. 5401)" ASAP so that we can maintain the readiness of our force and security of our nation! Below are links for contact and the original email from AGAUS. I'll forward NGAUS updates as they come available. Thank you!

House of Representatives
District 1 - Rep. Chellie Pingree
Offices: https://pingree.house.gov/contact/
Contact Form: https://pingree.house.gov/contact/contactform.htm
Phone Number: (207) 774-5019 (Portland Office)

District 2 - Rep. Jared Golden
Offices: https://golden.house.gov/contact/offices
Contact Form: https://golden.house.gov/contact
Phone Number: (207) 249-7400 (Bangor Office)

Senate
Sen. Susan Collins
Offices: https://www.collins.senate.gov/contact
Contact Form: https://www.collins.senate.gov/contact/email-senator-collins/form
Phone Number: (207) 945-0417

Sen. Angus King
Offices: https://www.king.senate.gov/services/help-with-federal-agency
Contact Form: https://www.king.senate.gov/contact
Phone Number: (207) 245-1565 (Portland Office)

Thank you for all you do and have done for our nation! If you did not get the email please message us on here to update your contact information.

Executive Committee
National Guard Association of Maine
32 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04330

*NOTE: Any action you choose to take, you need to do so through a civilian capacity as this is considered lobbying congress. Do not use government resources.

News October 09, 2025 NGAUS and three other National Guard and Reserve advocacy groups have made another urgent appeal to congressional leaders to end the government shutdown or at least take action to pay troops on duty during the impasse.   More than 1.3 million U.S. service members are currentl...

08/24/2025

This morning General Dunn hosted our Conference CGOs for a Q&A session. There was great discussion on the role of TAG and NGAUS, the importance of being a member, and expectations of CGO in defending our future.

Check the status of both your state and national membership at www.NGAUS.com!

National Guard Association of the United States - NGAUS
Maine National Guard
Maine Army National Guard
101st Air Refueling Wing

08/23/2025

Our Maine delegation starting the morning off with a 5K in the beautiful city of Milwaukee at the National Guard Association of the United States - NGAUS conference!

08/22/2025

Our delegates are on their way!

07/26/2025

Thank you for those able to attend today’s event. Sorry I was only able to grab a few quick pictures from the event. Thank you to Army Chief of Staff, COL Young, for joining us at the event and to MAJ Davis for putting it all together!

We’re always seeking those who have feedback or wish to put on their own OPD. Reach out to us on here for feedback.