"The Way We Get By" - Troop Greeters of Bangor

Maine folks are a separate breed. What many people don't know is that we are also very supportive of our troops who fight for us overseas. This is demonstrated almost every day at the Bangor International Airport in Maine. This airport is a frequent stopover for military and civilian aircraft carrying troops to and from places like Iraq and Afghanistan. The airplanes stop off at Bangor to refuel. While the plane refuels the troops can get off the plane to grab some snacks, drinks, and coffee. As soon as they get off the plane they are met by the "troop greeters" who shake their hand and thank them for their service.

My daughter has gone to Bangor to be among the troop greeters and it was a powerful experience for her. As a member of the Army National Guard, I have returned to the states from deployments from both Iraq and Afghanistan, deplaned for a few hours at Bangor, and have experienced first-hand Maine folks welcoming me home. It truly is a unique experience. Mainers should be very proud of the "troop greeters".

A documentary film, entitled "The Way We Get By", has now been made about these "troop greeters" and you can learn more by visiting the website:

http://www.thewaywegetbymovie.com/

To learn more about the troop greeters visit:

http://www.mainesecurity.com/Troop-Greeting-at-BIA.htm