Company that refurbishes Humvees has doubled its work force

[MaineDem]

LIMESTONE, Maine — The buzz of hydraulic wrenches and clatter of tools fill a cavernous room as workers restore worn-out military Humvees at the former Loring Air Force Base. Even during break time, a few mechanics keep on buzzing away.

Those mechanics hustling to meet their self-imposed quotas know the stakes are high: These Humvees may be headed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Maine Military Authority has doubled production to meet demand for Humvees that are being sidelined from the wear and tear of combat operations. Many are being beefed up to receive heavy armor to protect against roadside bombs.

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The Maine Military Authority, which is self sustaining, was created to oversee the Maine Readiness Sustainment Maintenance Center and is managed by the Maine National Guard. Mechanics receive an average annual pay of $30,000, and benefits, paychecks and pensions are managed by the state of Maine.

http://news.mainetoday.com/apwire/D8BV05DG0-224.shtml

Regardless of what one thinks of the war and the reasons for it, our soldiers deserve the best equipment. And the people in Aroostook County, Maine have jobs that wouldn't otherwise be available. This is major news for northern Maine.