Military-Affiliated Student Hub at the University of Southern Maine

08/26/2026

Where in the world is the M.A.S.H. table? Today, we're at New Graduate Student Orientation, welcoming students starting their master's and doctorate programs on Monday! We're so glad you're here!

08/05/2026

A sweet visitor to our Gorham office this week! We are enjoying the view from our new space at 140 School St, where we expanded this year and co-located with our friends at USM Army ROTC. Feel free to walk over and say hi to Lorrie on Mondays or Thursdays this summer! M-F staffing will resume in the fall.

Please note: We still have our office and VRC in Portland too! This space allows us to more efficiently serve students living on and around the Gorham campus.

07/30/2026

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra will perform alongside Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band this fall at the Collins Center for the Arts.

The concerts are scheduled for Nov. 7 and Nov. 8.

Veterans, active military, and first responders can attend at no cost.

For more information you can go to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s website: https://tinyurl.com/2zccd2dt

07/25/2026

July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day! It's a great day to save the date for Hire A Vet Campaign - Maine's annual kickoff - August 20! Employers and job seekers alike are welcome, and we are excited to support our student veterans in exploring their next steps right here in Maine. Learn more at: myworksourcemaine.gov/events/maine-hire-vet-2026-kick-event

07/19/2026

Join M.A.S.H. for a cookout on July 28 and meet your Veteran Peer Navigators! We'll have the grill hot at 49 Exeter St. from 12pm-2pm. Please check your student email to RSVP so we have enough food!

07/17/2026

Do you just need to sit down with someone and get your benefits questions answered? Make an appointment with MASH! Choose a time that's convenient for you, via phone, Zoom, or in person, and let's get you squared away.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Visit the official VA website for more information about education benefits offered by VA.

07/16/2026

Still wondering about your dependent benefits? Talk with us! Drop in on Zoom at any of the times listed below to get all your questions answered. Check your student email for the invite!

Wed. July 22, 11:30am-12:30pm
Thu. July 23, 6pm-7pm
Mon. August 3, 5pm-6pm
Fri. August 7, 12pm-1pm

07/13/2026

M.A.S.H. in the wild! We were proud to support our community yesterday at the Maine Army National Guard pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon event, helping soldiers and their families prepare for mobilization.

07/09/2026

Student Staff Spotlight

A huge shoutout to our student work-study team!

They’re doing incredible work this summer helping military-affiliated students navigate benefits, resources, and campus services.

We appreciate everything they do to support our community.

07/06/2026

GI Bill Reminder for Summer & Fall Planning

A quick reminder for our students using VA education benefits:

If you're adding, dropping, or changing courses, please check in with MASH first so we can help make sure your GI Bill certification stays accurate and up to date.

A few minutes now can prevent delays later in your payments or benefits.

We’re always happy to help you sort it out.