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Staff photo by Gregory Rec
Staff photo by Gregory Rec

Staff. Sgt. James Gilbert talks with 17-year-old Westbrook High School senior Kaila Kelly about joining the Army. Like many students, Kelly says she's drawn to what the Army can do for her education but doesn't want to be deployed. Read more about the challenges Gilbert faces.
Listen to reporter Kevin Wack talk about the story and see more of Gregory Rec's photos.

MAINE HEROES PARADE
On Friday, the "Maine Heroes Parade" and rally will honor Maine's soldiers and veterans in Portland. Check the special section for coverage of the parade, parade route info and a lineup of groups participating.


Messages
Readers post messages to Maine troops in Iraq

Kimberly Mowry says: "Hi Michael, It was so good to have you have for a couple of weeks! Campbell, Stephanie and I miss you so much. We can't wait for you to come home for good. I love you sweetie and I'm looking forward to the good life!!!! XOXO, YA."
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Map - Mosul, Iraq MOSUL, IRAQ
Map and facts about where the 133rd is stationed.


In Memoriam
We honor those soldiers with Maine ties who have died

cashSgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones
Unity, 133rd Engineer Battalion, Maine National Guard

cashSgt. Lynn Poulin
Freedom, 133rd Engineer Battalion, Maine National Guard

cashSpc. Thomas Dostie
Somerville, 133rd Engineer Battalion, Maine National Guard

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