Gov. Gianforte Announces Recipients of Veteran Commendation

• February 02 2022

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the recipients of the 2021 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, a unique recognition of Montana veterans who served our country and continued their service in their communities. 

“Our veterans and their families have sacrificed so much in defense of our freedoms and our way of life. I’m honored to recognize 31 outstanding Montana veterans who served their country and continued the commitment to service in our communities,” Gov. Gianforte said. “On behalf of all Montanans, thank you for your selfless service to our country and our communities across Montana.” 

Gov. Gianforte launched the Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation program in November 2021. The award recognizes outstanding Montana veterans who have selflessly served our country in uniform and made a positive impact in their community. 

In November, Gov. Gianforte asked Montanans to help him identify nominees for the award. The deadline for nominations closed December 31, 2021. Nominations for the 2022 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation will be open later in 2022. 

The governor will honor the 31 recipients of the 2021 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation with an award and a special commemorative flag flown over the Montana State Capitol in their honor. 

The full list of the recipients of the 2021 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation follows: 

John A. Alstad of Sunburst – U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War

Daniel Clarence Barta of Roundup – U.S. Navy, Vietnam War 

Darren Bergsing of Livingston – U.S. Air Force, 1990-2010  

Kenneth Bogner of Miles City – U.S. Marine Corps, 2005-2013  

Rick Braley of Columbus – U.S. Navy, Vietnam War  

Lynn M. Clendenen Jr. of Miles City – U.S. Army, Vietnam War  

Francis Dahl of Billings – U.S. Army, Korean War 

Matt Egloff of Butte – U.S. Army, 1983-1987  

Chris Enget of Billings – U.S. Army, 2005-2017  

Blake Fuhriman of Billings – U.S. Army, 2009-2013  

David Ardell Gauslow of Laurel – U.S. Army, Vietnam War 

Edmund Gilbert of Clyde Park – U.S. Army, Vietnam War  

Roger Hancock of Lolo – U.S. Navy, 1972-1993  

Anton Johnson of Missoula – U.S. Army, 2001-2009 

Scot Kerns of Great Falls – U.S. Air Force, 2005-2020  

Roy Lee Kidder of Kalispell – U.S. Marine Corps, 1954-1960 

James Long of Butte – U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War 

Scott Miller of Bridger – U.S. Army, 1989-2018 

Corry Mordeaux of Huntley – U.S. Army, 1955-1982  

Timothy C. Peters of Helena – U.S. Air Force, 1981-2001 

Thomas Price of Eureka – U.S. Navy, World War II 

Dennis Lee Radish  of Eureka – U.S. Navy, Vietnam War 

David Jon Reisenauer of Butte – U.S. Navy, 1973-1979  

Sidney B. “Tom” Reynolds, Jr. of Miles City – U.S. Air Force, 1961-1965; U.S. Army, 1965-1993 

Timothy Richards of Missoula – U.S. Army, 1981-1996  

Ronald “Rondo” Scharfe of Missoula – U.S. Navy, World War II  

Cory Sena of Helena – U.S. Army, 1993-2016, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom  

Ruth E. Smith of Missoula – U.S. Army, 1977-1981 

Mark Dale Teeters of Miles City – U.S. Army, 1995-2009  

Gary Thompson of Kalispell – U.S. Navy, 1967-1971; Montana National Guard, 1978-1986; U.S. Army, 1986-2002  

Jay Wood of Deer Lodge – U.S. Coast Guard, 1981-1995; Montana Air National Guard, 2010-2020  

More details about the program may be found at governor.mt.gov/RecognizeVeterans.

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