The Maine Troop Greeters Museum

Greeters Hall and Challenge Coin Display. warmurals (Atlas Obscura User)

Since 1991, the Maine Troop Greeters at Bangor International Airport has hosted over 7,000 military flights and more than a million United States troops returning home from overseas deployments. In the Troop Room and Greeter Museum, visitors will find more than 6,000 unique challenge coins donated by troops while passing through the airport.

Challenge coins are not currency, they are large medallions and customized coins used by the military for special recognition of relationships, extraordinary service, or achievement. Many military units mint these custom coins to commemorate their unit history and shared experiences overseas.

When they’re being given or exchanged, the coins serve as tokens of gratitude and appreciation.

Know Before You Go

The Troop Greeter room and Museum is located inside the main passenger terminal Bangor International Airport, 287 Godfrey Blvd, Bangor, Maine. You will find the room on the second floor of the airport, in the Domestic Terminal area, next to the coffee shop and outside the security area, so it is publicly accessible.

Open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Closed on all major holidays.