The Maine Military & Community Network (MM&CN) will hold its Fifth Annual Statewide Conference

AUGUSTA, ME (02/19/2015)(readMedia)-- The Maine Military & Community Network (MM&CN) will hold its Fifth Annual Statewide Conference on Wed, May 13, 2015 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. The conference will take place at the University of Maine Orono, Wells Commons.

The theme for the event is "Building Resilience in Community". The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Shay, author of Achilles in Vietnam, Odysseus in America and internationally renowned speaker on the topic of "moral injury". Specific focus will be placed upon the important role communities play in helping Veterans successfully reintegrate back into their communities after military service.

Dr. Richard Lumb of Maine will give a presentation detailing ways to remain resilient even after facing trauma. This session will be targeted for Veterans, Firefighters, Emergency Medical staff, Law Enforcement, and members of the community at large who have faced trauma in the past.

Commander Brent Embry from the Pentagon will present the models for forging enduring alliances between the Military and Community. Awards for excellence in support of Maine's military population will also be presented.

This event is open to the public to register at http://www.cvent.com/d/vrqjyz and all media is welcome. Contact Nathaniel Grace at Nathaniel.e.grace.mil@mail.mil or 207-430-5651.