On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Colonel Nate Arnold of the Maine Army National Guard. Some folks might not know it, but Bangor International Airport shares a deep and intertwined history with the Maine Army National Guard, starting all the way back when BGR was known as the Dow Air Force Base. Even now, connected to the commercial airport is a proud air force base, which Colonel Arnold hails from. He speaks about the day-to-day of the wing, the missions, the history, and so much more. His story and others' are ready to take off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Joe Friedman, Curbside Security at BGR. When you think of an airport, you think of an airplane, but with how many cars come and go, shuttling people, pets, and luggage, every airport needs someone to make sure it all goes smoothly. Before you even enter the doors, you are being noticed, aided, and welcomed. Every airport has that one person, and that one person is Joe. Joe's story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Leif Feige, BGR's Interim Chief Dispatcher. As chief, he's got a lot of responsibilities: he and his 5-man team handle all the flight schedules, any emergencies, and the security needed day to day. All information that passes through the airport passes through them, and someone is always in the chair– 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A job like that gets you many stories to tell, and Leif has more than enough to fill this first-class episode. Leif's story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Bill Dean, a Korean War veteran and representative of Bangor International Airport's Troop Greeters. Starting in 1991, he stood in the bustling airport, no matter the weather, time, or crowd, to welcome troops to Bangor, Maine- and through thick and thin, Bill has kept greeting them ever since. Even as the operation itself has grown, tightened, and faced its own hardships, Maine Troop Greeters has always come out stronger, and Bill has as well. His story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!

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On this episode of On The Fly, your host Angel Matson interviews Brian Pike, the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor at BGR. From important issues to minor faults, whenever an aircraft has an issue at Bangor International Airport, Brian and his team are the first to check it out. With 32 years of fixing what needs fixing, both in his civilian life and in service to his country, this super supervisor has certainly earned his wings. His story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!

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Now boarding On The Fly, Bangor International Airport's one-stop gateway to entertainment, information, and savvy travel trips. Telling the stories of BGR, with both an eye on the sky and an ear to the ground, and letting you get to know all the people who work together to make each flight at BGR a top choice for savvy travelers!

This episode of On The Fly, your hosts Angel Matson and Aimee Thibodeau interview Heather Lavaway, BGR's Passenger Service Supervisor (She doesn't supervise passengers; she supervises the people who supervise the passengers!), who, alongside her super squad of Aviation Service Agents, work to make sure the best customer service goes to the best customers: you! Her story and more are ready to take off On The Fly!

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