Distinctly Montana Magazine

76 D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 JOIN THE MISSION Given the enormity of their mission and the complexity of the VLTATs MVP organizes, the fact that their entire 40-member team is comprised solely of volunteers is nothing shy of remark- able. Nearly all of them have families and full-time jobs. The healing adventures they provide are free of charge for vet- erans to attend from the moment they arrive. "We tell veterans to get themselves to Great Falls and we'll take care of the rest," Gustafson notes. "We provide everything they need." As the organization's deputy director, Gustafson manages MVP's website, social media, and donor relations. He works tirelessly to ensure that MVP remains free for every veteran who participates. "My passion is building relationships with veterans and the partners who want to help us," he says. In addition to generous corporate sponsors, MVP depends on donors and fundraisers to support its mission. One such fund- raiser is the Backcountry Immersion program, which provides ci- vilians with an opportunity to develop and practice survival skills A donation that lives on. Partner with to serve the pre-born and build up families in the valley. ZoeCare H ELTONH EARING.COM • 406-586-0914 BOZEMAN • ENNIS • LIVINGSTON Will Helton, Au.D., FAAA, CCC-A American Board of Audiology Certified Doctor of Audiology Katelyn Thompson, Au.D., FAAA American Board of Audiology Certified Doctor of Audiology Emily Jurgensmeier, Au.D., CCC-A American Board of Audiology Certified Doctor of Audiology At Helton Hearing Care, your hearing health and your quality of life are our primary concern! American Board Certified Doctors of Audiology NOMINATE US WIN $1000 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO 2026 o f BEST M O N TA N A A S V O T E D B Y R E A D E R S O F TRANSITIONING FROM THE HIGH-STAKES ADRENALINE OF A COMBAT ZONE Kaitlyn Stevenson (team leader), Thomas Carlson (participant), and Chris Whitley (team leader) share a laugh during a hiking break on VLTAT 24-3 in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

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