May Continued...June, July Events & Beyond...

IMAGES: RMMMH will be having the LARGEST Annual Collector's Sale EVER! Join us at the 24th Annual Collector's Sale Fundraiser July 4th (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on July 3rd!!!). We already have many donations stored, and we welcome yours of quality garage sale items. Call to donate items: 406-239-7738 (or 406-549-8488 for FREE pick up). Follow the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History on Facebook​! 

Register for the USA 250 Challenge by The American Legion! It's the nation’s semi quincentennial year...once-in-a-generation milestone and a year-long opportunity to honor America’s legacy while supporting Veterans and families in need! American Legion departments and posts are encouraged to connect with their state and local America250 commissions (Online directory).

• AL Member discounts (video)

• Something for every American (AL story) & the "Great American Road Trip!"

• 250 school kits support youth and America’s birthday (AL Story). If your post Legion Family supports Children & Youth Month through a USA 250 Challenge service, please share by sending an email to dispatch@legion.org.

• America’s Soundtrack is a celebration of the music that tells the nation’s story!

• Legion Riders: Register now for the Harley-Davidson® Let’s Ride Challenge® (AL Story).

• National Park Service events.

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• NOW ~ ​REGISTRATION is OPEN for the American Legion Boys & Girls State! It's an awesome opportunity for High School Juniors to spend a week at Carroll College in Helena June 14 - 20. What a great opportunity for our young people for learning about how government works!​

  • National Commander's Recruiting Incentive Plan​ (FB). ​

  • The American Legion’s 107th National Convention is in Louisville, KY 8/28-9/3.

• NOW ~ Braach Shepherds for Veterans RAFFLE! (46 Firearms Monthly drawings and 2 special drawings - FB FLYER) Raising funds to help support service dogs in training ($20 each, 3 for $50, or 7 plus bonus ticket $100). We have 2026 Calendars (FB) featuring 11 of our Veterans and Fallen Soldier, Kyle Bohrnsen who we honor everyday $25. Questions: Jim 406-240-9742 or MSG BS4V Facebook. ​​

• NOW ~ Montana Youth Challenge Academy Class 55 enrollment: APPLY! Questions: STEVE - ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR, WESTERN MONTANA (Dillon) 406-925-3894, steve.love@mycacademy.org. 

• NOW ~ FREE registration begins for the National Veterans Golden Age Games! (6/27-7/2 in FL) FTC Consumer Advice - Scammers

• NOW ~ Montana FWP Hunter Ed (Courses available until August).​​​​​​​​​​​​

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May 1- 13th have been moved to the first page of events.​​​

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• May 14th ~ Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Missoula 9am - 3pm. Learn how to recognize the signs, offer support, and connect youth. Required to REGISTER (Project Tomorrow Montana - FB FLYER; Also available July 15 - Calendar).

• May 15th ~ HELENA: Join DNRC at the 16th Annual Forest Landowner Conference (FB event).

• May 15th ~ DEADLINE: Present and former Veterans Upward Bound participants may apply for a National VUB Association scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. ​Follow us on Facebook!​ ​VUB provides FREE classes for Veterans thinking about changing career paths or transitioning back to school to work on a certificate, trade program, or other degree (Computer skills, budgeting, college writing, admissions, FAFSA help, scholarships & more). Newsletter: Laptop Program UPDATE: Veterans are eligible if they are pursuing an education or training program or are actively seeking employment. Additional information. Questions: 406-272-6492, info@vubmt.com

• May 15th ~ Peace Party 2026: Resist. Reclaim. Rebuild., University of Montana (ALI Auditorium) 5 - 9pm (The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center - Volunteer).

• May 16th ~ Armed Forces Day! On the 3rd Saturday in May, the Veteran Support Network hosts the Annual Heroes at Home BBQ and Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention (VSAP) run / walk / RUCK. Opening Ceremony at RMMMH, 2975 General Foster Ave. BLDG T-316, Fort Missoula. ​THEME: America250!

  • ​Veteran Service Providers/VFE/VOB that are tabling must bring own canopy, table, and chairs and set up 0830 - 0930 (Opening Ceremony 10am). Further instructions for set up, parking, silent action, and other details are updated daily on the HEROES PAGE. VSP questions: snoble@mt.gov.

  • PLEASE SHARE the VSN FB event and/or Xsports4Vets FB event with ALL Veterans, service members, their families/caregivers, survivors, and EVERYONE who supports them! VSAP questions: Erick, kahilaem@gmail.com ​ 

• May 17th ~ LIBBY: The Common Table, Community Meal at the VFW, 5:30pm ~ Enjoy a FREE MEAL by Red Dog Pizza! One of the many amazing ways the VFW is giving back to the community (1st & 3rd Sunday - FB​).

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• May 18th ~ ​​Veteran & First Responder Appreciation Day, 2801 S. Russell St., Unit 24, Missoula, 8am – 8pm (3rd Monday). FREE Elevated Wellness & Rejuvenation sessions for Veterans & First Responders (Energy Enhancement System/EES) Bring your spouse for 50% off - Follow on Facebook. Learn more: Recharge Your Soul in the 406 Limited spots available. RSVP required: Amanda 406-239-7487, rechargeyoursoulinthe406@gmail.com

• May 18 - 20th ~ FAIRMONT: 2026 Housing Partnership Conference, Fairmont Hot Springs. Sponsorships available.

• May 19th ~ ONLINE: DAV | RecruitMilitary National Virtual Career Fair, 10am - 2pm (MT). Explore new opportunities in securing meaningful employment (6/9 Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Career Fair - Calendar). 

• May 19th ~ DONATE BOOKS for HMFM's book sale at 10 Fort Missoula Rd (1st Saturday 12-3pm & 3rd Tuesday 9am-12pm until 9/15). Bring armloads, boxes, or a pickup full of books (No donations accepted July 4th - FB FLYER). Questions: Carolyn 406-258-3478, cthompson@missoulacounty.us.

• May 19th ~ ONLINE: Data That Serves Those Who Served: Unlocking Veteran Insights Through Census Tools, 10am (Teams Meeting ID: 241 421 946 948 676, Passcode: vN6MG3JQ) Questions: Kimberly.Ann.Davis@census.gov (U.S. Census Bureau).

• ​May 19th ~ ONLINE: Your Buddies, 10am. The Fulfilled Veteran. On the​ 3rd Tuesday, learn what MONEY you are missing! REGISTER via ZOOM OR via LinkedIn. Questions: albert@ascensionmentorship.com.

• May 20th ~ The VSN's Monthly Veteran Service Provider (VSP) Meeting, 825 Ronan St., Missoula, 3pm 

• May 21 - September 6th ~ Montana Vet Program! While most people only see the highlight reels from the river or the trail, our year is built around a calendar full of real work: conservation projects, hard miles underweight, cold water, breathwork, and honest conversations that don’t fit on a brochure. Questions: MVP, mtvetprogram@gmail.com

  • May 21 - 24 VLTAT 26-1 Smith River. Veteran-Led Therapeutic Adventure Trip. Veterans only, no cost. River miles, real work, and real tools to carry home; June 11 - 14 VLTAT 26-2 Smith River (Spouse Trip #1) Our first VLTAT inviting spouses into the experience on the water; July 15 - 19th (FULL) Backcountry Immersion "SUFFER WELL!" BI is where grit meets instruction. It’s where civilians, Vets, influencers, and wild souls collide under the weight of real terrain, hard-earned lessons, and fire-cooked food. We train in Montana’s high country. We move. We carry. We suffer a little. And we leave changed; Aug 6 - 9 VLTAT 26-3 Backcountry Hike: Multi-day hiking VLTAT in the Montana backcountry. Veterans only; Aug 21 - 30 XM26 Extended Backcountry Crossing: Our longest and hardest hike of the year. Ten-day window; final dates locked in as we get closer; Sept 3 - 6 VLTAT 26-4 Spouse Hike (Spouse Trip #2) Second spouse-inclusive VLTAT, this time on foot in the high country. Veterans can sign up for VLTAT in January.

• May 22 - 25th ~ Civil Air Patrol Montana Wing and Idaho Wing are proud to host a joint Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer Academy designed specifically for our Cadet Leaders (Read more - FB).

• May 23rd ~ LIBBY: VETS Memorial Weekend! Veteran-Owned, Happy Inn is having their annual fundraiser for local Veterans and First responders with Valor Equine Therapy Service (VETS). Horse poker ride, pig roast, awards, raffles and Copper Mountain Band (VETS - FB FLYER).

• May 23rd ~ FERNDALE: Montana Legends Memorial Run for Vets (Poker Run, Ferndale - FB FLYER).

• May 24th ~ TROY: Halfway House Car Show, Bull Lake Rd, 1 - 4pm. Join us for a day of classic cars, great food, and community fun supporting our local PTA (FB event).

• May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend Program & Certificates of Appreciation to all applying Revolutionary War descendants, RMMMH, 2pm (Coming up in August: Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) Convoy of WWII and forward rolling stock / overnight encampment and Missoula Gun Show, RMMMH Fundraising Booth, Hilton Garden Inn). Visit our Fort Missoula page for more info and/or to donate! Questions: Tate - Executive Director of RMMMH 406-239-7738, militarymuseu45@hotmail.com​​

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• May 25th ~ Memorial Day

  • 100th Annual Wreaths Ceremonies starting with Sunrise Service at Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery, 7am

    • Breakfast at VFW Post 209 Headquarters, 245 W. Main Street, Missoula 7 - 9:30am ~ Opening prayer and send-off to American Legion Post 27 Color Guard and VFW Post 209 Honor Guard as they begin the day of wreath presentations around Missoula: 

    • Van Buren Street Bridge 10am; Missoula County Courthouse 10:30am; Fort Missoula Old Post Military Cemetery 11:15am; Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery 11:30am; Sunset Memorial Gardens 1pm (Lunch served); Missoula City Cemetery 2:15pm; St. Mary’s Annex Cemetery 2:30pm; St. Mary’s Cemetery 3pm; Memorial Rose Garden Park 3:15pm; Iraq-Afghanistan War Memorial at University of Montana 4pm. Request FULL schedule: Susan, bluemountain@montana.com OR request to be added to the VSN listserv (weekly email full of events, resources & services for Veterans, service members, their families/caregivers & survivors: snoble@mt.gov).

  • Bob Woodruff Foundation. Tune in to the American Music Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, live on Monday at 8 ET | 5 PT on CBS and Paramount+ (MGM in Vegas - Tickets).

  • GREAT FALLS: The Montana Veterans Memorial Association (MVMA) has announced the program for the 21st Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, to be held at the Montana Veterans Memorial beginning at 1 p.m. (More info - FB).

  • WHITEFISH: Songwriter's Show, 6:30pm ~ Benefitting the Whitefish Veteran Support Team (FB FLYER).

• May 26th ~ BHAC Veterans Subcommittee Meeting, 2pm. Are you passionate about the Behavioral Health of Veterans? VNN has a statewide meeeting on the 4th Tuesday (Veteran Navigation Network - FB). Contact Mike@VeteransNavigation.org.

• May 29th ~ Northern Rockies Heritage Center, Lecture Series, 6pm (5/29 Preserve Historic Missoula & 6/11 Diane Sands - FB FLYER).

• May 30th ~ HAMILTON: Veterans Resource Fair, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 9am - 3pm (Montana VAHCS discussed community engagement and the Protector's Summit - they expected to have 300-500 Veterans & families! Hosted by Ravalli County Sheriff's Office - FB FLYER).

• May 30 - September 19th ~ Veterans on the Road Car Shows! Giving back to Veterans through vehicle repairs & tires (Car shows 5/30 & 6/27 Thompson Falls; 6/6 Eureka; 6/20 Thompson Falls, 9/19 Sanders County Fair - FB events ​​& Igniters - FB FLYER).​​

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Other SAVE the DATES, AWARENESS & MORE:​

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• ​NOW ~ Sign up for the 5th Annual Serenity Scramble in Frenchtown (Fourth D Club - 7/10 FB FLYER).

• NOW ~ 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (7/11-19) Sign up soon, space is limited!

• NOW ~ Art & Movement Summer Camp 2026. Registration is LIVE! (7/13-17 - FB event) We have limited availability this year.

• NOW ~ Registration for the Montana DAV Golf Scramble (7/17-18 / FB). 

• NOW ~ Applications are open for the 41st Annual Alberton Railroad Day Festival (7/18 - FB event).

• NOW ~ Sign up for the Rock Creek Women's Veteran Retreat (9/3-7 MWotW - FB FLYER).

• NOW ~ Montana's Continental Divide Honor Flight! Fly to Washington, DC (9/12-14) Montana Veterans, please get your applications in if you want to be a guardian to care for Veterans. Visit Montanashonor.com to download an application. Veterans fly at NO COST to them. Guardians submit a fee. ​

• NOW ~ Big Sky Warrior Outreach will be accepting resumes for our 4th annual Purple Heart recipient's antelope hunt (Purple Heart recipient who is 70% or greater VA rated - FB PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FROM THE STATE OF MONTANA) Hunt will be October 18-23. BSWO will provide transportation, lodging, meals. Bryan and Kary Engle, owners of Meats of Montana-Pioneer Meats in Big Timber.

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June ​

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• June 1st ~ DEADLINE: State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign Now Open for Nonprofits (Learn more).

• June 4th ~ Battle of the Midway Began (1942).

• June 5 - September 27th ~ VOA Northern Rockies is hosting five free retreats for Veterans and service members dealing with moral injury and suicide ideation. You’re not alone. Help is available (First one is CO-ED in Hamilton June 5-7; Wyoming 6/12-14; 6/26-28; 7/24-26; 9/25-27 - FB FLYER). VOA Hotline: 1-844-VOA-VETS, moralinjury@voanr.org.  

• June 5th ~ ONLINE: The Montana Heritage Commission will meet via Zoom, 9am. Registration is required.

• June 6th ~ D-DAY (1944).

• June 6th ~ Montana Wounded Warrior Poker Run & Fundraiser, 8:30am (American Legion Riders, Havre Ch 11 - FB FLYER).

• June 6th ~ LIBBY: 5th Annual Northwest Summer Shindig at the VFW! Join us in celebrating the place we call home, cleaning up the woods, and competing for some great prizes (FB FLYER).

• June 6th ~ BUTTE: Underwater Soldiers fundraising event. Stop by, grab some food, check out the music, and see cool cars (FB).

• June 6 & 7th ~ SPOKANE: Fairchild AFB SkyFest (FB event).

• June 7th ~ Equine Expo, Big Sky Horse Park, 3500 North Ave. W, Missoula 10am - 4pm (Vendors, Riding Demos, etc.). Questions: Veteran Owned, Aspenglow Equestrians (FB FLYER).

• June 12th ~ Veterans Law Group (VLG) 2nd Annual Golf Benefit Scramble, UM Golf Course, 8am check in (FLYER). Remi is inviting our community Veteran organizations to TABLE! Questions: Remington - President of the Veterans Law Group & UM Student Veteran Organization, remington.prochaska@umconnect.umt.edu or connect on LinkedIn.

• June 12 - 14th ~ 2nd Annual R.O.M.P. hosted by ALR Chapter 16 of Fergus Post 16 (AL Newsletter) Flag Day will feature a special morning ride.

• June 13th ~ KALISPELL: Veteran Appreciation BBQ (FB FLYER).

• June 14th ~ Flag Day and U.S. Army Birthday! (1775).

• June 14 - 20th ~ American Legion Boys & Girls State! It's an awesome opportunity for High School Juniors to spend a week at Carroll College in Helena - REGISTER (FB). Great opportunity for our young people for learning about how government works.

• June 15 - 17th ~ FORT HARRISON: Day Camp (CLOSED) Support the Montana Army National Guard Child & Youth Program / Family Programs by sending donations to 1956 Mt. Majo, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. Follow us on Facebook: Montana Guard Kids.; 6/29 - 7/2 Teen Adventure & Leadership Camp, Bozeman; 8/3 - 8/7 Camp Runnamucka FB FLYER. Questions: 406-324-5120 or 406-324-3925, mtngyouthprograms@gmail.com.​

• June 15 - 16th ~ Job Site Ready Missoula College (Video) Questions: alex.fregerio@acceleratemt.com or connect on LI: Alex Fregerio. 

• June 19th ~ Juneteenth

• June 19 - 20th ~ DRUMMOND: Stars & Stripes Rodeo. Help support your local Veterans (Lost Soldier MC - FB FLYER).

• June 19 - 20th ~ Ride for Tomorrow! 300 Mile Scavenger Hunt, 1000 Mile "SaddleSore" Iron Butt & MORE (RSVP).

• June 19 - 21st ~ LIBBY: Logger Days! Join Rotary as we bring back a local favorite (FB event).​

• June 20th ~ BILLINGS: Ride for Tomorrow! (FB FLYER) New riders, email ridefortomorrow406@gmail.com. 

• June 20th ~ KALISPELL: Montana Veterans Meat Locker (FB), Meat Giveaway, Rosauers, 2 - 4pm (NW MT Vets - FB FLYER).

• June 21st ~ Father's Day

• June 22nd ~ GI Bill Signed (1944).

• June 22 - 26th ~ Three Rangers Foundation Rendezvous in Fort Benning, GA (Agenda - FB).

• June 25th ~ Start of the Korean War (1950).

• June 25 - 27th ~ The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn! U.S. Senator Daines letter to U.S. Department of the Interior requesting support as our state prepares for the celebration events (FB).

• June 26 - 28th ~ Missoula Marathon registration is OPEN! Join runners from across the U.S. at the 2026 Missoula Marathon—lock in your early-bird pricing today.​​

• June 26th ~ LIBBY: DRAWING for Ripping Stitches! This beautiful quilt could be yours (Patriotic - Libby Chamber FB FLYER).

• June 27th ~ TROY: Veteran Owned, Silver Spur & GTS Ride. All bikes & rigs welcome (FB FLYER).​

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