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Maine Veterans Spotlight

Maine Veterans Spotlight

Each week, in this hour-long show, we will feature Maine veterans sharing their stories of service, their post-service careers, and other notable individuals who work with and help veterans in Maine. The show is hosted by Jeff Pierce, Director of Broadcast and Media Partnerships for Wreaths Across America and a 2019 Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee currently serving on the Maine Association of Broadcasters board. Email Jeff: jpierce@wreathsacrossamerica.org

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 4/13/25

This week on the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk with Steve Webster an Army Veteran, former police officer and author…

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 4/6/25

This week, we feature Fred Thompson, who started his Truck Driving Career in the Maine Army National Guard, and Sam…

Wednesday, March 26, 202503/26/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 3/30/25

In this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk with Scott Higgins, a US Navy veteran who volunteers for…

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 3/23/25

In this episode, we talk with Marine Corps Veteran Greg Johnson, who is the Executive Director of the Summit Project.…

Thursday, March 13, 202503/13/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 3/16/25

On this edition of the Maine Veterans spotlight, we feature Shane Leketa a US Navy Veteran, podcaster and veteran advocate and…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 3/9/25

On this edition of the Maine Veterans spotlight, we feature Daniel Mac Walters, a US Navy Veteran who volunteers for Boothbay…

Wednesday, March 5, 202503/05/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 3/2/25

In this edition of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk with Ed Harmon, a US Navy veteran and president of…

Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/23/25

  We spoke with John Newby, a US Marine Corps Veteran, Doctor, Author, and full-time caregiver for his wife, who…

Monday, February 17, 202502/17/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/16/25

  On this episode. Bill Benson Executive Director Boots 2 Roots www.boots2roots.org Colonel, US Army Retired Leroy McKenzie First Vice…

Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/9/25

On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we will talk to Ben Haskell, a Hall of Fame Broadcaster in…

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