Members of the Maine Army National Guard gather Wednesday for a recognition ceremony at the Auburn Mall. Members were invited to a luncheon to say thank you for staffing Central Maine Healthcare’s high-volume vaccination site for the past year. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Auburn Fire Chief Robert Chase thanks 2nd Lt. Justin Smith of the Maine Air National Guard Wednesday at the Auburn Mall. Guard members were invited to a luncheon to say thank you for staffing Central Maine Healthcare’s high-volume vaccination site for the past year. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

A young girl sits at the Auburn Mall Wednesday as members of the Maine Army National Guard walk by. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Jen Jordan of Central Maine Medical Center is recognized Wednesday for her pivotal role in managing the high-volume vaccination site at the Auburn Mall for the past year. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Airman Victoria Munson Maine Air National Guard walks past a “Thank You” sign Wednesday at the Auburn Mall. Guard members were invited to a luncheon to say thank you for staffing Central Maine Healthcare’s high-volume vaccination site for the past year. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal