Stories of Honor
Some of the most powerful stories come from those who have served in the armed forces. In 2025, Lee Enterprises, in partnership with AARP Montana and Brand Ave. Studios, brings this award-winning series back to feature 10 veterans in Montana. Every few weeks a new veteran will be profiled and displayed in this special collection.
(16) updates to this series since Updated
Content by AARP. Read the inspiring story of David Lewis and his 20 years of military service.
Content by AARP. Learn about Harold Nelson’s 21-year career as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.
Content by AARP. Learn more about Corporal Jason Poole and his remarkable journey to recovery after a deadly IED explosion almost took his life while serving in Iraq.
Content by AARP. Learn how the Army Ranger Creed changed Ranger Will Israel’s life.
Content by AARP. Learn more about Amanda Sell’s remarkable career as an Army flight medic.
Content by AARP. Learn more about Don Skillman, M.D., a military doctor who traveled the world researching bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
Content by AARP. Learn more about Louis Dean Clason, one of the most decorated Army veterans in the state of Montana.
Content by AARP. Studios contributing writer. Army vet Christian Girardot recalls harrowing Iraq tours, PTSD, recovery, and finding peace as a caregiver, father, and husband after war.
Content by AARP. Steve Sullivan, a pilot and second lieutenant in the 57th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam in 1967, opens up about his experience in the military.
Content by AARP. Veteran Bill Jones reflects on his time in the International Guard and how his service has impacted his life after the military.
Content by AARP. Missoula resident Ron Skinner reflects on how his Army service in Vietnam inspired him to open a non-profit for veterans in need.
Content by AARP. McLeod’s 35 years as a member of the Montana National Guard provided the diversity and challenges he craved in life.
Content by AARP. 101-year-old Billings resident Bill George shares stories and lessons from his time serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Content by AARP. Navy veteran Denis Bunts shares stories and lessons learned during his time on the high seas during the Gulf War.
Content by AARP. 23-year Navy veteran Bob Cline shares how his military career gave him the skills to connect with people all over the world.
Content by AARP. Lee Enterprises of Montana’s acclaimed “Stories of Honor” series has been recognized with two prestigious national awards in 2025.
