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MVP veteran volunteers floating the Smith River past limestone canyon walls on a 2026 conservation work float in Montana

MVP veteran volunteers floating the Smith River past limestone canyon walls on a 2026 conservation work float in Montana

The Smith River Doesn’t Care What Season It Is — And Neither Do We

Bryon Gustafson

3 days ago5 min read

Two veterans floating the Smith River in Montana past towering limestone canyon walls on an MVP float trip

Two veterans floating the Smith River in Montana past towering limestone canyon walls on an MVP float trip

From Rock Bottom to the Summit: One Veteran's Outdoor Mental Health Recovery Story

Zach Rehm

Mar 285 min read

MVP team leaders gathered inside a mountain cabin during veteran outdoor leadership training in the Highwood Mountains of Montana

MVP team leaders gathered inside a mountain cabin during veteran outdoor leadership training in the Highwood Mountains of Montana

Veteran Outdoor Leadership Training: How MVP Builds the Team Behind the Mission

Bryon Gustafson

Mar 118 min read

People gathered outdoors near vehicles and a "Winterstrong" building, with text overlay: "Winterstrong 8 Recap: Montana Vet Program Showed Up to Work.

People gathered outdoors near vehicles and a "Winterstrong" building, with text overlay: "Winterstrong 8 Recap: Montana Vet Program Showed Up to Work.

Winterstrong 8 Recap: Montana Vet Program Showed Up to Work

Bryon Gustafson

Mar 55 min read

Group of veterans laughing in Montana backcountry during a fall campfire circle—veteran identity after service | Montana Vet Program.

Group of veterans laughing in Montana backcountry during a fall campfire circle—veteran identity after service | Montana Vet Program.

The Concept of Self: Veteran Identity After Service

Kaitlyn Stevenson

Oct 17, 20252 min read

Montana Vet Program featured image with title Loving the Whole Story: Healing Beyond Perfection, showing a veteran crossing a stream in the Montana wilderness.

Montana Vet Program featured image with title Loving the Whole Story: Healing Beyond Perfection, showing a veteran crossing a stream in the Montana wilderness.

Loving the Whole Story: Healing Beyond Perfection

Kaitlyn Stevenson

Oct 10, 20255 min read

Veterans, FWP, and GEUM partners loading willow bundles onto rafts at Camp Baker for Smith River conservation in Montana.

Veterans, FWP, and GEUM partners loading willow bundles onto rafts at Camp Baker for Smith River conservation in Montana.

Smith River Conservation Montana: Veterans, Agencies, and Ecologists Restoring a Wild Treasure

Bryon Gustafson

Oct 2, 20254 min read

Veterans hiking in Montana wilderness — veteran transition support

Veterans hiking in Montana wilderness — veteran transition support

Veteran Transition Support: If You’re Not Changing, You’re Choosing

Kaitlyn Stevenson

Sep 16, 20253 min read

Hikers with backpacks climb a rocky mountain trail under a cloudy sky, one carrying a black flag. The mood is adventurous and determined.

Hikers with backpacks climb a rocky mountain trail under a cloudy sky, one carrying a black flag. The mood is adventurous and determined.

Veterans Were Never Meant to Be Ordinary: Discover Veteran Resilience in the Wild

Kaitlyn Stevenson

Jun 12, 20253 min read

Hikers with large backpacks trek through rocky Montana wilderness. TIME cover text: "Extinct", focused on veterans facing the wild.

Hikers with large backpacks trek through rocky Montana wilderness. TIME cover text: "Extinct", focused on veterans facing the wild.

Veterans Are NOT “Extinct” They Are Enduring

Bryon Gustafson

Apr 9, 20254 min read

Man stands by an orange tent holding gear in a misty mountain forest with cliffs. Overcast skies create a serene, tranquil atmosphere.

Man stands by an orange tent holding gear in a misty mountain forest with cliffs. Overcast skies create a serene, tranquil atmosphere.

A Veteran's Journey: Discover Veteran Wilderness Therapy with Montana Vet Program

Kaitlyn Stevenson

Mar 31, 20252 min read

Veterans doing conservation work on the Smith River State Park in Montana.

Veterans doing conservation work on the Smith River State Park in Montana.

Building Resilience in Montana Backcountry: Montana Vet Program's Discipline Motivation for Veterans

Bryon Gustafson

Dec 30, 20242 min read

People hiking in a forest with mountains in the background. Text overlay reads: "Veteran Testimonials" with a 5-star rating and testimonial.

People hiking in a forest with mountains in the background. Text overlay reads: "Veteran Testimonials" with a 5-star rating and testimonial.

Giving Tuesday: Investing in Hope, Healing, and Monthly Impact with the Montana Vet Program

Bryon Gustafson

Nov 27, 20232 min read

Veterans gathered by the shore of the smith river in Montana.

Veterans gathered by the shore of the smith river in Montana.

Honoring Our Heroes: A Veterans Day Tribute by the Montana Vet Program

Bryon Gustafson

Nov 11, 20232 min read

A group of veterans in the Bob Marshall wilderness sitting for a group photo on a cliff overlooking the Sun River

A group of veterans in the Bob Marshall wilderness sitting for a group photo on a cliff overlooking the Sun River

Two trips into the Bob Marshall Wilderness

Bryon Gustafson

Oct 24, 20234 min read

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