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AUGUSTA — The state Bureau of Motor Vehicles is reminding all Maine veterans that they have options to display their military service on their license plates.
Decals are available for all standard veterans plates, to be placed over the red “V,” representing the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
Alternatively, veterans who earned medals, badges or ribbons for their service can choose to have a decal of that distinction displayed instead. The state offers 29 such decals, including the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, Iraq and Afghanistan campaign medals and Distinguished Service Cross. A Wabanaki decal is also available.
“The Veteran Decal Program is a small way for us to recognize those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces,” said Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap in a news release.
“Our hope is that these plates will serve as a reminder to other motorists that the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens have been safeguarded by the sacrifices of our friends and neighbors all around us.”
All veterans plate decals can be purchased for an initial cost of $5 and replacement decals are available at no cost for the person’s lifetime.
Veterans whose decals are worn or faded can also contact the BMV for a free replacement, either in person at a BMV branch office by phone at 207-624-9000 Ext. 52149.
