Some of the most powerful stories come from those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Across the state, more than 94,000 veterans and another 8,900 active, reserve and civilian military members live in Montana, according to the Census Bureau. That is a huge population of local heroes worth honoring and celebrating!
AARP Montana is accepting submissions for the “Honoring Heroes” volunteer contest, now through December 31, 2020. As part of AARP’s Create the Good program, the competition will recognize the outstanding work of volunteers serving veterans -- and veterans themselves – by shining a spotlight on their efforts to make an impact in their communities.
So far more than 10,000 people tuned in to the new HomeStream Your Helena Symphony presented by AARP Montana LIVE on YouTube, including audiences from throughout Montana, the United States, Asia, South America, and Europe.
Continuing its longstanding commitment to honor veterans, military and their families, AARP Montana today shared free new career tools that are especially designed for older veterans and military personnel. Montana is home to some 92,244 vets, according to the latest data from the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
AARP Montana is looking for e-activists to convey the concerns of older Montanans and their families when the biennial 90-day legislative session starts on Jan. 4.