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☀️ Summer is here, and we're celebrating with a special Boots2Roots Thirsty Thursday in JULY!

Calling all Teammates & Supporters—Past, Present, and Future...

Join the Boots2Roots team, volunteers, employer partners, military families, and friends for an evening of great food, networking, and community at our July Thirsty Thursday gathering, hosted by the Falmouth Lions Club.

With the end of the school year and the upcoming holiday, we will not be conducting a social event in June, but our JULY Special Summer Edition Thirsty Thursday will feature *FREE* pizza, a cash bar, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow Veterans, transitioning servicemembers, military spouses, employers, and community supporters in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Whether you're new to Boots2Roots, actively transitioning, recently relocated to Maine, or simply looking to reconnect with friends, we'd love to see you there.

🍕 Free Pizza

🍻 Cash Bar

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families Encouraged

🤝 Community & Networking

📍 The Barn at Smith Farm (226 Gray Road, Falmouth ME)

📅 July 16

🕓 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Bring your family, bring a friend, and come enjoy one of Maine's best seasons with the Boots2Roots community!

Boots2Roots Boots2Roots assists active-duty military, Veterans and military spouses find meaningful work in Maine

Boots2roots is proud to partner with the Maine Defense Industry Alliance (MDIA) to help connect transitioning servicemembers, Veterans, and military spouses with meaningful careers across Maine's growing defense industry.

From advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding to engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and skilled trades, Maine offers opportunities to continue serving a meaningful mission while building a rewarding civilian career.

MDIA helps showcase the career opportunities, and Boots2Roots helps make your transition successful.

Together, we're creating pathways for military families to discover career opportunities, connect with employers, and confidently build their next chapter in Maine.

If you're planning your transition from military service, now is the time to start exploring what Maine has to offer.

Your next mission may be closer than you think.

Boots2Roots Boots2Roots assists active-duty military, Veterans and military spouses find meaningful work in Maine

At Boots2Roots, we help military families discover what makes Maine special beyond the scenery: meaningful careers, welcoming communities, professional networks, and opportunities to thrive long after military service.

Whether you're planning your transition, exploring your next career move, or simply wondering what life after service could look like, Maine may be closer to home than you think.

Your next chapter could start right here in Vacationland.

📩 Ready to explore opportunities in Maine? Reach out to the Boots2Roots team today—we'd love to help you make Maine home.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Ashley, the newest member of the Boots2Roots team!

Ashley joins us as a Military Transition Specialist, bringing more than 15 years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, and community engagement, along with a deep passion for supporting military members and their families through transition.

As a Navy spouse, Ashley and her family recently chose to make Maine home following her husband’s transition to the U.S. Navy Reserve after 16 years of Active-Duty service. Having personally experienced the impact of the Boots2Roots program during their own journey to Maine, Ashley understands firsthand the importance of connection, career support, and community during transition.

We’re excited to have Ashley on the team and look forward to the positive impact she will make for our Teammates and their families.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice made possible the freedoms we enjoy today, and their legacy continues through the families, communities, and fellow service members they inspired.

At Boots2Roots, we remain committed to supporting those who served and helping Veterans and military families build meaningful futures here in Maine.

Today, we remember.

A transition is more than a job—it’s a critical part of a new beginning.

At Boots2Roots, we’re proud to support journeys like this one, helping to support talented service members find opportunity, community, and a future here in Maine.

Congratulations William Kim, on your next chapter with IDEXX.

Calling all Teammates & Supporters - Past, Present, and Future...Come and join the Boots2Roots Crew, Volunteers, Employer Partners, and Friends at our Thirsty Thursday gathering this Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at Sea Dog Brewing Company in Scarborough, ME.

Always a fun and informal networking event helping all in attendance build community and relationships. Families welcome!

1 Cabela Blvd, Scarborough, ME
21 May 4:30-6:30pm

This article reinforces something we see every day at Boots2Roots: transition is not just about finding a job — it’s about rediscovering purpose, identity, and community after service.

Veterans bring leadership, resilience, adaptability, and mission focus that strengthen every organization they join. The challenge isn’t capability — it’s creating pathways that help employers recognize and connect with that talent.
Proud to support the work being done across the Veteran employment ecosystem and grateful for conversations like this that continue moving the needle forward.

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At Boots2Roots, strong partnerships are built on shared values—and we’re proud to welcome MaineGeneral Health to the Boots2Roots community as a Patriot Partner.

MaineGeneral’s commitment to Respect, Excellence, Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Communication, and Teamwork reflects the very qualities that help Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses thrive in both the workplace and the community.

As a healthcare leader serving communities across Maine, MaineGeneral understands that meaningful impact starts with people—and that “We’re With You” is more than a slogan. It’s a commitment.

We’re grateful for MaineGeneral Health’s support of those who have served and we are excited to work together to help build stronger futures across Maine.