Photo by Sgt. Angela Parady | 121st Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2013
"I am going forward with the pride of the rich history, legends that come with wearing the Maine patch," said Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Field, a contract specialist with the 1968th Contract Contingency Team, Maine Army National Guard. "It is important to instill the esprit de corps. Knowing where you come from and never forgetting those who have come before us. We couldn't do our jobs, if......
Photo by Sgt. Angela Parady | 121st Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2013
"If we didn't have our traditions, our history, we would have nothing," said Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, the Adjutant General for Maine. "Our sense of who we are as an organization, leadership examples to follow, and lessons we can learn from. Timeless traditions from places like this are just invaluable. You have to understand the past to improve the present." Campbell, along with Maj. Gen.......
Photo by Sgt. Angela Parady | 121st Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2013
Selected servicemembers from Maine and Alabama gather in Gettysburg, Pa. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, units from the two states who share the lineage of these earlier troops will tour important key historical sites, specifically discussing the key engagements between the two states on Little Round Top. Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, The Adjutant General......
Photo by Sgt. Angela Parady | 121st Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2013
Selected service members from Maine and Alabama gather in Gettysburg, Pa. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, units from the two states who share the lineage of these earlier troops will tour important key historical sites, specifically discussing the key engagements between the two states on Little Round Top. Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, The Adjutant......
Photo by Pfc. Adam Simmler | 121st Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2013
Gen. Frank Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau addresses more than 140 National Guard soldiers from Maine and Alabama during a ceremony held on Little Round Top in Gettysburg, Pa., July 17. The Guardsmen met to commemorate the soldiers from each state that died 150 years ago during the historic battle between the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment and the 15th Alabama Volunteer Infantry......
