With neighboring state Massachusetts close by, Maine doesn’t have a need for many military bases.
With that said, there are currently 4 active duty military bases in Maine. These include 1 major Navy base, 2 Air National Guard bases, and 2 US Coast Guard stations.
Learn more about each Maine military base below, including its location, when it was founded, and its overall mission.
Navy Bases in Maine
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Location: Kittery, Maine
Founded: 1800
Overall Mission: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a historic and essential shipyard for the modern US Naval Fleet.
It is their job to repair and upgrade the Los Angeles and Virginia class of nuclear attack submarines.
This base stands as one of four remaining shipyards for the Navy and is dedicated to providing the highest quality for work possible to any ships that are serviced there.
Units / Vessels Stationed:
- USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909)
- USS New Mexico (SSN 779)
- USCGC Reliance (WMEC-615)
- USS Springfield (SSN 761)
- USCGC Tahoma (WMEC-908)
- USCG First District Northeast
Official Website: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/Portsmouth/
Air Force Bases in Maine
Bangor ANG
Location: Bangor, Maine
Founded: 1927
Overall Mission: The primary purpose of the Bangor ANG Base is to help provide in-slight refueling to aircraft in the sky.
Their squadron of KC-135 stratotankers are able to assist American and allied forces in the skies as they help enhance the flight duration during critical operations.
The team at Bangor are also ready to assist with cargo transportation and medevac operations when essential for success in vital operations.
Units Stationed:
- 101st Air Refueling Wing
Official Website: https://www.goang.com/locations/maine/bangor-air-national-guard-base.html
South Portland ANG Station
Location: Portland, Maine
Founded: 1940
Overall Mission: The primary mission of the South Portland ANG Station is to provide combat communications in both combat and standard operating times.
The team here commits to providing strategic communications in emergency situations to nay location is the world to keep information flowing as needed.
Additionally, South Portland is also capable of deploying teams to install or replace communication systems in vital areas around the world.
Units Stationed:
- 265th Combat Communications Squadron
- 243ed Engineering Installation Squadron
Official Website: https://www.goang.com/locations/maine/south-portland-air-guard-station.html
Coast Guard Bases in Maine
USCG Sector Northern New England
Location: South Portland, Maine
Founded: 1970
Overall Mission: This Coast Guard sector is responsible for over 5,000 miles of coastline management and help to ensure safe waterways for civilian and military vessels.
The sector also maintains port safety and efficiency as they monitor port operations in their operating regions in main, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Northern Ney York.
There are also efforts for proper border management with Canada to ensure safe passage for vessels traveling between nations.
Vessels Stationed:
- Coast Guard Cutters SITKINAK, FINBACK, TACKLE, SHAKLE, BRIDLE, and THUNDER BAY
Official Website: https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-1/District-Units/Sector-Northern-New-England/
USCG Station Boothbay Harbor
Location: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Founded: 1967
Overall Mission: Responsible for around 1000 square miles of Maine coast, Boothbay Harbor station helps to make sure waterways in the region are kept clear and safe for vessels.
With just two smaller vessels, this station has all the necessary crew to operate and maintain those boats.
This very small yet committed station has and will continue to operate in active waterways in Maine to help the larger Coast Guard stations have less to deal with.
Units Stationed:
- N/A
Official Website: N/A
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Originally posted on 10/21/20
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