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  • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

    Originally posted by Drew S. View Post
    A guy I work with told me about this story http://www.islandinstitute.org/worki...ation-downeast which I found very interesting. I’ve been thru the towns but didn’t know much about what the bases did.

    It’s interesting we’re the only corner of the country with no real defense. I’m sure the powers that be know what they are doing, but you would think there would be at least one base between Boston and the border with fighters.
    We're also the only corner of this nation that ever been attacked by a foreign force. Twice. The British came down from Canada and burned the White House. And of course 9/11. Ironically, the ONLY air base that responded that morning was the base in Massachusetts, but those planes went east because no one realized exactly what was happening. That base closed too.

    One of my fondest memories from childhood was when I'd visit my grandparents, see the P-3 Orions out the window lining up to land and I'd run outside to wave to the pilots. They were low enough that I could see them and they'd usually wave back. Every once in a while they'd "wave" with their wings.

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    • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

      2 other bases downeast. Cutler and Winter Harbor. small but still a factor in the local economy. Cutler is still there and doing its job but its a shell of its former self. You are going to see more and more communities fold up in rural areas as they struggle to keep basic necessities.
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      • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

        Originally posted by ticapnews View Post
        We're also the only corner of this nation that ever been attacked by a foreign force. Twice. The British came down from Canada and burned the White House. And of course 9/11. Ironically, the ONLY air base that responded that morning was the base in Massachusetts, but those planes went east because no one realized exactly what was happening. That base closed too.
        During the war of 1812 the British invasion from Canada actually went to Plattsburgh, NY. The attack on Washington, DC, was an amphibious attack launched along the Chesapeake Bay and which attacked both Washington and Baltimore. Furthermore, the British also landed in Louisiana south of New Orleans and were routed by Andrew Jackson as they advanced on the city.

        As for 9/11, two Massachusetts National Guard F-15 fighters were scrambled from Otis Air National Guard base, but too late to reach the hijacked planes. The base is still open and operational, although the fighter wing was reassigned to Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield, MA in 2005. The fighters that flew east scrambled from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, if what I read is correct.

        Originally posted by ticapnews View Post
        One of my fondest memories from childhood was when I'd visit my grandparents, see the P-3 Orions out the window lining up to land and I'd run outside to wave to the pilots. They were low enough that I could see them and they'd usually wave back. Every once in a while they'd "wave" with their wings.
        Great story. I grew up near Hansom Air Force Base and recall the fighters taking off and landing, but they were always too high overhead to wave to. I also miss the bi-annual Thunderbirds air show which they stopped hosting after 9/11.

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        • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

          Shuffling deck chairs.

          https://sportschowdah.bangordailynew...akes-on-water/

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          • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

            More cold war nostalgia: https://www.unionleader.com/news/end...e56a71bc0.html

            Pease is still an active ANG base, but nothing like back in the 1970s when KC-135s and fighter support planes were a constant presence above the NH sea coast.
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            • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

              Originally posted by Drew S. View Post
              A guy I work with told me about this story https://www.islandinstitute.org/work...ation-downeast which I found very interesting. I’ve been thru the towns but didn’t know much about what the bases did.

              It’s interesting we’re the only corner of the country with no real defense. I’m sure the powers that be know what they are doing, but you would think there would be at least one base between Boston and the border with fighters.
              Maine has become a very low priority target now, since the B-52's and their nuclear payloads are gone from Limestone. Same deal near me in Upstate NY.

              Not necessarily a bad thing, if S4Brains pushes the wrong button in his sleep.
              Last edited by Fishman'81; 04-22-2019, 11:17 PM.

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              • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

                Bish!

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                • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

                  Originally posted by Drew S. View Post
                  A guy I work with told me about this story https://www.islandinstitute.org/work...ation-downeast which I found very interesting. I’ve been thru the towns but didn’t know much about what the bases did.

                  It’s interesting we’re the only corner of the country with no real defense. I’m sure the powers that be know what they are doing, but you would think there would be at least one base between Boston and the border with fighters.
                  Vermont air national guard has a fighter wing to cover northern New England

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                  • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

                    https://***********/JeffCoxSports/st...678500864?s=19

                    May be of interest to some, Leaman reported to have interviewed for Senators coach job.

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                    • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

                      Originally posted by NorthMike View Post
                      https://***********/JeffCoxSports/st...678500864?s=19

                      May be of interest to some, Leaman reported to have interviewed for Senators coach job.
                      Interesting....and could happen as Ottawa is loading up with younger players with a total rebuild in place.

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                      • Originally posted by BassAle View Post
                        Vermont air national guard has a fighter wing to cover northern New England
                        When we were fishing the Potomac we saw two apaches escort mr trump. Also, there was a huge traffic jam in nj. North bound on 95 was all bottled up. Evidently there was a fire fighter and ex military died. And it is all hush hush.

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                        • Originally posted by BlackI View Post
                          When we were fishing the Potomac we saw two apaches escort mr trump. Also, there was a huge traffic jam in nj. North bound on 95 was all bottled up. Evidently there was a fire fighter and ex military died. And it is all hush hush.
                          Sheesh we have to be hush hush.

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                          • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

                            Originally posted by BlackI View Post
                            Evidently there was a fire fighter and ex military died. And it is all hush hush.
                            Not hush hush at all. Marine Staff Sergeant and current active FDNY Fire Fighter Christopher Slutman was one of 3 US Service Members killed last week in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. He was a decorated 15 year member of the FDNY serving at Ladder Company 27 in the Bronx. He leaves behind a wife and 3 young daughters. Lived his life protecting both his country and his community. Rest In Peace.

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                            • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

                              Originally posted by maineiac View Post
                              Not hush hush at all. Marine Staff Sergeant and current active FDNY Fire Fighter Christopher Slutman was one of 3 US Service Members killed last week in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. He was a decorated 15 year member of the FDNY serving at Ladder Company 27 in the Bronx. He leaves behind a wife and 3 young daughters. Lived his life protecting both his country and his community. Rest In Peace.
                              Sad to hear....yes R.I.P.

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                              • Re: Maine Black Bears 2019: Offseason Approaching

                                UMaine hero Marcus Gustafsson just announced his son Lukas will play college hockey. The Alfond faithful will get to see him play...a couple times a season because he's going to Boston College.

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