MEDIA ADVISORY: Army National Guard hosts ROTC "Guard Day"

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BANGOR, MAINE (04/04/2023) (readMedia)-- The Maine Army National Guard will host a Guard Day for local ROTC and JROTC cadets on Wednesday, April 5th, at the Bangor Army Aviation Support Facility.

Maine Army National Guard units from around the state will have stations to showcase their assigned mission, training, and equipment. Assets that will be on display include medical ambulances, tactical communications systems, armored security and weapons of mass destruction response vehicles, aviation assets, and various weapons systems.

This is a collaborative event with the University of Maine's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) to teach prospective officers and students about career opportunities within the Army National Guard. The event will begin with remarks to cadets by senior leadership, followed by group rotations for students to view all the available stations.

WHO:

Maine Army National Guard

WHAT:

 “Guard Day” – an educational opportunity for local ROTC and JROTC cadets to learn about various occupational specialties available in the Maine Army National Guard

WHEN: Wednesday April 05, 2023 at 02:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: 92 Hayes St.
Bangor, Maine 04401
NOTES:

 Press are asked to please confirm attendance with 1st Lt. Jennyfer Dalrymple at (207) 707 – 2749 or jennyfer.k.dalrymple.mil@army.mil

Present press identification to security at the entry control point. After entering the Hayes St gate, proceed straight and slightly to the left towards the display helicopter between the buildings. Media can park anywhere in the large lot around the display aircraft.

A printable pdf version of this advisory is attached.