Jeff Pierce continues NewsRadio WGAN’s Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon with retired Major General Bill Libby, former Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard.
Libby reflects on his service in Vietnam, his 33-year career in the Maine Army National Guard, and the Guard’s evolution into a modern fighting force.
The conversation turns to the challenges facing Maine veterans, particularly those reluctant to ask for help. Libby emphasizes the importance of Veterans Forward, a program of Easterseals Maine, in providing immediate assistance and calls for greater coordination among Maine’s hundreds of veterans’ organizations to better serve those who served.
Support Maine veterans at WGAN.com/veteransforward.
Jeff Pierce returns to host, with former Secretary of State Charlie Summers co-hosting for this hour, where they highlighted how community donations help Maine veterans and their families get timely assistance. They were joined by David Richmond Director, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, who explained that the state’s Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance Program has a $250,000 appropriation, but application and means-testing requirements can delay help.
Also joining this hour was Todd Crawford, Chairman of the Board for Veterans Forward, who described the organization’s mission as helping veterans and families regain stability, independence, and dignity, emphasizing that unrestricted donations can address immediate needs.
Shawn Moody, WGAN host and founder of Moody’s Collision Center, hosts this hour of the radiothon. Shawn welcomes regular WGAN caller “Gunny” Mike Hall, who offered a $100 challenge which was matched. Mike also shared the work he does year-round to support Veterans in Need. We also welcomed Travis Mills from the Travis Mills Foundation, which supports veterans, families, and first responders through its retreat and Warrior Path program.
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
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