My parents are from northern ME (born in the early 40s), so this is part of their history...the potato picking, "the base", etc.
We lived in Limestone when I was very young, left in the late 60s (better job opp. for my dad), but I often returned to spend summers with my grandparents/cousins.
Milk bottles delivered to your door, marching in the bicentennial parade, eating from the garden, romping in the fields...the air was cleaner, colors were lusher! One of the most beautiful places on earth.
I was stationed at Loring in the 80's, I didn't take a train there, I flew from Boston to Presque Isle, and when it came time to leave I jumped for joy, it was ok, but would never live there on my own accord.
@peteo100 The day we left Boring Loring, an earthquake hit at somewhere around 3-3:30 am. Too cold and the locals couldn't stand the base, yet I heard when they were going to close they were suddenly the friends of the military personnel.
As an Air Force Brat, my father and I ended up at Loring back in 1979. It was a bit of a shock to me, as I didn't even know what snow was until I arrived (I had spent much of my early life years in the south until I hit Loring at age 7). But, it quickly became home to me as I saw the B-52s launch as well as having the chance to visit the hanger my father was assigned to- Det. 1 49th FIS, which had F-106 Delta Darts. I resided in the housing as many did and attended Damon Elementary. Great times.
My mother was born and raised in Limestone. My dad, from Mass. in 1951 he was stationed at Loring, met and married my mom in 1953 and they were married 54 years till his death. All of us kids were born in Caribou. We eventually moved to Mass in the early 60's, but this brought back such fond memories of a wonderful childhood growing up in Limestone, on Long Road with my cousins and Grand parents. Floyd Raymond Peeso (dec) and Luana M. (Kelly) Peeso (dec.) Thank you. Audrey Peeso.
My mother is from the County and she met and married my dad who was serving at Loring. I was born in the hospital and went to the schools shown. I had the best of all worlds -- life on the base and local farming roots. I still have a deep love of Limestone and Loring. Thank you for this wonderful video which has brought back such fond memories. It's a real treasure.
Loring AFB was my first job right out of high school in 1954 and again after my daughter was born. Loring personnel showed me the outside world. This video brings back so many memories.
The best Phishing at Loring took place when The band Phish jammed on base three full weekends in four years time: The Great Went, Lemon Wheel, and It. Over 72K attended each and a full length movie was made of It. That was truly one of the best uses of Loring AFB.
I was born at Loring AFB in 1966. My family moved away soon after so I've never seen the base nor the town of Limestone. This has always made me sad, so I greatly appreciate the opportunity to see and learn a little bit about it. Thanks so much for posting, raingham.
Suzbailey, I completely feel your story. I was born at Tyndall AFB in 73, which like you with Loring, I've never seen Tyndall as I left in 76. During my Air Force Brat years, I resided at Loring (79-81), Bitburg AB (81-84), and Reese (84-89). Of the bases that I have resided- Tyndall included- only Tyndall remains active. I miss those bases I remember well and it saddens me to know they are gone. People ask me where my home town is. I say, "What is a home town to a Military Brat?"
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drChazPhd 11 months ago
Stationed there from 88-89, nice base but it was boring when you were 19. Lots of time and money spent at the NCO club !!
tsgtammo2 1 year ago
My parents are from northern ME (born in the early 40s), so this is part of their history...the potato picking, "the base", etc.
We lived in Limestone when I was very young, left in the late 60s (better job opp. for my dad), but I often returned to spend summers with my grandparents/cousins.
Milk bottles delivered to your door, marching in the bicentennial parade, eating from the garden, romping in the fields...the air was cleaner, colors were lusher! One of the most beautiful places on earth.
mamsley3 1 year ago
I was stationed at Loring in the 80's, I didn't take a train there, I flew from Boston to Presque Isle, and when it came time to leave I jumped for joy, it was ok, but would never live there on my own accord.
peteo100 1 year ago
@peteo100 The day we left Boring Loring, an earthquake hit at somewhere around 3-3:30 am. Too cold and the locals couldn't stand the base, yet I heard when they were going to close they were suddenly the friends of the military personnel.
336kgf 10 months ago
Anyone here a past Loring AFB Firefighter?
You can join the past Loring AFB Firefightergroups at: loringfire.(Cut this out)com
proudffemt 1 year ago
As an Air Force Brat, my father and I ended up at Loring back in 1979. It was a bit of a shock to me, as I didn't even know what snow was until I arrived (I had spent much of my early life years in the south until I hit Loring at age 7). But, it quickly became home to me as I saw the B-52s launch as well as having the chance to visit the hanger my father was assigned to- Det. 1 49th FIS, which had F-106 Delta Darts. I resided in the housing as many did and attended Damon Elementary. Great times.
TY73Projex 1 year ago
My mother was born and raised in Limestone. My dad, from Mass. in 1951 he was stationed at Loring, met and married my mom in 1953 and they were married 54 years till his death. All of us kids were born in Caribou. We eventually moved to Mass in the early 60's, but this brought back such fond memories of a wonderful childhood growing up in Limestone, on Long Road with my cousins and Grand parents. Floyd Raymond Peeso (dec) and Luana M. (Kelly) Peeso (dec.) Thank you. Audrey Peeso.
ClunnEVs 1 year ago
My mother is from the County and she met and married my dad who was serving at Loring. I was born in the hospital and went to the schools shown. I had the best of all worlds -- life on the base and local farming roots. I still have a deep love of Limestone and Loring. Thank you for this wonderful video which has brought back such fond memories. It's a real treasure.
strongtoothpaste 1 year ago
I was raised in Aroostook County, it's beautiful country. This is a great portrait of Loring AFB!
laplut 1 year ago
Loring AFB was my first job right out of high school in 1954 and again after my daughter was born. Loring personnel showed me the outside world. This video brings back so many memories.
oldladymaz 1 year ago
RIP LAFB
neige81 1 year ago
The best Phishing at Loring took place when The band Phish jammed on base three full weekends in four years time: The Great Went, Lemon Wheel, and It. Over 72K attended each and a full length movie was made of It. That was truly one of the best uses of Loring AFB.
Check It out.
doctoral77 1 year ago
My dad was stationed there from 1970-1972
THEEAGLEGUY09 1 year ago
I was born at Loring AFB in 1966. My family moved away soon after so I've never seen the base nor the town of Limestone. This has always made me sad, so I greatly appreciate the opportunity to see and learn a little bit about it. Thanks so much for posting, raingham.
suzbailey23 1 year ago
@suzbailey23
Suzbailey, I completely feel your story. I was born at Tyndall AFB in 73, which like you with Loring, I've never seen Tyndall as I left in 76. During my Air Force Brat years, I resided at Loring (79-81), Bitburg AB (81-84), and Reese (84-89). Of the bases that I have resided- Tyndall included- only Tyndall remains active. I miss those bases I remember well and it saddens me to know they are gone. People ask me where my home town is. I say, "What is a home town to a Military Brat?"
TY73Projex 1 year ago
It is...too bad the base was closed.
msymsed 1 year ago
Good Loring AFB video
Alexgill1856 2 years ago