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Maine

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Military Spouse Employment Preference (Employment Preference - Public Sector): Maine Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 1,861 active-duty service members
  • 715 active-duty spouses
  • 1,252 active-duty children
    • 788 children in K-12
  • 5,178 National Guard and reserve members
  • 2,492 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 3,813 National Guard and reserve children
    • 2,417 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025

Regional Liaison

  • Melissa Willette
    New England Regional Liaison
    New England Region
    CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
    EMAIL
    Ms. Willette became New England region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DLSO, she served as director of the Maine Veterans' Cemetery System, director of communications for the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, and senior legislative aide in the Maine State Legislature. Ms. Willette currently serves in the Air National Guard.

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State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Emeritus Priorities

No priorities are currently in this status.