06/08/2026
Please come celebrate and support our veterans:
Governor Gianforte and the First Lady of Montana will visit Roundup on August 20, 2026, to present the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation to two recipients from Musselshell County. The ceremony will be held at the Musselshell County Veterans War Memorial at the south end of Main Street tentatively at 11:15 AM. The commendation will be presented to Musselshell Valley V.F.W. Post 4925 former Commander Billy Don Turner and present Commander Ron Carson,
The Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation honors exceptional veterans who have not only served our nation in uniform, but who continue to serve their communities here at home.
The public along with family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and recognize the service of these local veterans.
Since the program began, the governor has recognized more than 170 Montana veterans whose leadership, service, and sacrifice exemplify the very best of our state. This recognition is awarded annually. Nominations for 2026 will open on Monday, September 8, 2026. Please note that the page to nominate will not be available until then. Once open, you can access the nomination form and eligibility requirements at https://governor.mt.gov/contact/VeteranCommendation. Nominations for 2026 will close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST.
The 2026 award recipients, will be announced on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, will be honored in the new year.