The Summit Project

05/31/2026

So many thanks to the Nokomis JROTC for continuing to carry out our mission that our Maine heroes will be honored, remembered, as NOT forgotten! You are an incredible group of young adults and we appreciate all that you do! 🇺🇸

05/30/2026

Today The Summit Project remembers the life and service of Army CPT Daniel J. Tranchemontagne, 32, of Portland, ME, who died on this day in 2004 of a non-combat cause at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Daniel was assigned as a staff officer with the 368th Engineers in Kuwait until he was diagnosed with an illness and evacuated to Walter Reed. Thank you Daniel for your service and sacrifice.

CPT Tranchemontagne, 32, of Portland, ME, died of a non-combat cause at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Daniel was assigned as a staff officer with the 368th Engineers in Kuwait until he was diagnosed with an illness and evacuated to Walter Reed.

05/28/2026

Today The Summit Project remembers the life and service of Army Capt. John R. “Jay” Brainard III, 26, of Newport and Atkinson, Maine; assigned to 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ansbach-Katterbach, Germany; who died on this day in 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his AH-64 Apache helicopter was shot down from enemy fire. Thank you Jay for your service and sacrifice.

26, of Newport and Atkinson, Maine; assigned to 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ansbach-Katterbach, Germany; died May 28, 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his AH-64 Apache helicopter was shot down from enemy fire. Also killed was Army Chief Warrant Officer Five John C. Pratt.

05/27/2026

Today The Summit Project remembers 2nd Lt. Tara Utecht Davis, Air National Guard, 33, who passed away on May 27, 2023, at a Bangor hospital after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. We thank you, Tara, for your service and sacrifice.

2nd Lt. Tara Utecht Davis, Air National Guard, 33, passed May 27, 2023, at a Bangor hospital after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

05/26/2026

Today The Summit Project remembers Army SPC Justin Buxbaum of South Portland. SPC Buxbaum was previously assigned to the 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood Texas. He died on this day in 2008 in Kushamond, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat-related incident. Thank you Justin for your service and sacrifice.

23, of South Portland, Maine; assigned to the 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood Texas; died May 26, 2008 in Kushamond, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat-related incident.

05/24/2026

Our hiker heroes have made it back to Basecamp safely and are now returning stones to the families. Thank you, teams Red, White, and Blue!!! 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Team White has departed to carry our heroes along the River Pond Trail. THANK YOU Team White—have a safe hike and we will see you when you return! 🤍

05/24/2026

Team Blue has departed and are headed to hike the West Peak of OJI. THANK YOU Team Blue—wishing you all a safe hike today! 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Thank you for your continued support, Portland Sea Dogs!!! 🇺🇸

In honor of Memorial Day, the Sea Dogs will be wearing these Patriotic jerseys and Armed Forces hats today. The jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the season to benefit The Summit Project, while the hats are available here: https://seadogs.milbstore.com/collections/fitted-hats/products/portland-sea-dogs-2026-39thirty-armed-forces-hat

05/24/2026

Team Red has departed and are on their way to hike the Owl. THANK YOU Team Red! Have a safe hike today! ❤️