Bangor's Troop Greeters Receive City Recognition

"Pavilion to honor troop greeters

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff

BANGOR, Maine — Since they began their work during the first Iraq war, Maine Troop Greeters based at Bangor International Airport have provided comfort and kind words to more than 900,600 departing and arriving members of the United States military.

As part of their work, the greeters make cell phones and snacks available to the troops and always are ready with handshakes and hugs.

On Wednesday, the troop greeters were recognized for the efforts that have put the city and its airport in the national spotlight." Read more>>