Governor Janet Mills Wishes Members of the 488th Military Police Company Well as They Departed from Portland Today.

One hundred and twenty members of the 488th Military Police Company departed Maine today to provide support to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the southwest border of the US according to a press release issued by Governor Janet Mills office this afternoon.

This is their third mission in 2021 and it is expected to last one year.  The 488th will be primarily monitoring mobile and remote video surveillance camera systems to provide real-time  situational awareness to CBP Agents.

“Throughout our history, dedicated members of Maine’s armed services have answered the call of duty, deploying to places near and far to serve our state and nation,” said Governor Mills.  “On behalf of Maine people, I offer our thanks to the 488th for again stepping up to serve.  We wish you a safe deployment and look forward to welcoming your home.” Governor Janet T. Mills and Major general Douglas Farnham saw them off at the Portland International Airport today.