The United States of Hope

01/20/2026

“I still believe that standing up for the truth of God is the greatest thing in the world. This is the end of life. The end of life is not to be happy. The end of life is not to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. The end of life is to do the will of God, come what may.” —Martin Luther King Jr.

12/07/2025

Eighty-four years ago, just before 8 a.m., a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor began, killing 2,403 service members and civilians. We honor their valor and the extraordinary courage of the Greatest Generation, who answered that moment by standing up to defend freedom, security and prosperity around the world.

At our American Pearl Harbor National Memorial, visitors can learn about the events of that solemn day and pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives at Pearl Harbor.

Our victory in WWII honored the service members lost during this tragic attack. I salute all WW2 Veterans. Our Veterans continue to Honor. Remember. Encourage.

11/11/2025

American Veterans have given everything, including our lives, honor, fortune, our health, our peace of mind, all so that America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Fighting on battlefields from the beaches of Normandy, to the Iraqi desert to the mountains of Afghanistan, inspires us and reminds all Americans that our Freedom Security & Prosperity demands a price paid. We especially salute all Gold Star families and those Veterans battling invisible wounds, may your sacrifices always be in our hearts and know we will always continue to support you!

10/14/2025

Our 2025 2nd Annual Montana Veterans Golf Classic season is now closed. 51 total Golfers. 3 beautiful courses and events. Great cause.

Capped off by our own private tournament finale at the Missoula Ranch Club.

Our 18 hole Cup came down to a tie and a best out of 3 “chip off.” Our 2025 MVA Montana Veterans Golf Classic Champion is Rich Williams with the MVA Big Sky Patriot Trophy. Congratulations Rich!

Our MVA Valor Vanguard Kiel Barrett tied Rich and after the chip off came in 2nd overall.

Our Freedom Eagle Steve Johnson won 3rd place followed by Jason Miller, Matt Pitzer, Joe Featherly and Mike Kuhl.

Our Top Female Golf Competitor was Alisha Parker!

MVA Closest to the Pin champion was Jason Miller and our MVA Longest Drive Champion & Treasure State Tee Master was Kiel Barrett.

Proceeds from this year’s tournament go to our Veteran Warrior Team Hunt Program (WTHP) and Veteran Su***de Prevention.

Thank you to all sponsors, golfers, teams and courses. Special thanks to Mickala Gillispie, Jason Miller, Samuel Pascal Redfern, Matt Amble, Matt Pitzer, Missoula Ranch Club, Paul Buckles, Viking Bags, VGA, USOH, Missoula Country Club, our entire MVA Board and dozens of sponsors. USOH was proud to be a premier sponsor of this event.

Visit www.montanaveteransgolf.org for more information and information about the 3rd Annual Montana Veterans Golf Classic coming in 2026!

12/19/2024

USOH is teaming up with MVA for the Holiday Season on several projects.

Christmas 4 Vets Kids

To kick off the holiday season just right, Lolo Hot Springs has partnered with Montana Veteran's Association (MVA) this year to give back to the community and help families in need with a Giving Tree. So far we have 55 Western Montana children signed up and we have fulfilled tags for 40 of them. Our deadline for SPONSORING the children is December 21st.

We would appreciate your consideration of sponsorship of a child on our Giving Tree. So far we have 40 Generous sponsors that have stepped up. Will you join with us?

Learn More at: https://www.mtmvafoundation.org/christmas-4-kids

TO DONATE
https://secure.anedot.com/montana-veterans-association-mva/christmas-4-kids

12/03/2024

This Giving Tuesday our teams at MVA & USOH would be grateful if you would support our Foundation. We do have a dollar for dollar match donor up to $5,000.

Montana Veterans continue their service with us. Serving those who served is our strength & honor. You can support MVAF online here:

www.mtmvafoundation.org

https://secure.anedot.com/montana-veterans-association-mva/mvaf-donate

10/02/2024

Our Jewish brothers, sisters, neighbors and friends are a blessing for Montana, the USA 🇺🇸🇮🇱 and for the people in the holy land of Israel!!!

Happy New Year.

03/10/2024

11/11/2023

To ALL Veterans past and present we thank you, we honor you and we always remember what you have done for us. Happy Veterans Day.

08/10/2023

From our MVA Foundation friends.

Attention Montana Veterans. PACT Act deadline extended until Monday. Team MVA has successfully helped 22 Veterans file by deadline this week.

4300 total Montana Veterans have filed.

Get the word out.

06/15/2023

Team USOH celebrates our Stars & Stripes!

05/23/2023

Thank you Clark Fork Valley Press, Mineral Independent and reporter Tracy Scott for the great article about the MVA sponsored and USOH supported Rabbi Under the Big Sky Tour.

Rabbi stops in Paradise on Montana tour to support veterans.

“Rabbi Avraham Goldstein, in conjunction with the Montana Veterans Association, honored Montana veterans last Tuesday at the Paradise Center.

The guest speaker, Rabbi Goldstein, traveled halfway around the world to show respect to veterans, both living and those who have passed on. Goldstein is from Jerusalem, Israel and is the director of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Friendship Center for Soldiers.
He was on his first tour of Montana, visiting seven Montana cities and towns with his first two stops being Missoula and Paradise.
He also planned to stop in Kalispell and was to continue on to meet Gov. Greg Gianforte and elected officials in Helena.

Sam Redfern, president of the Montana Veterans Association, was instrumental in arranging the tour with Goldstein. Redfern’s goal for the tour was to build support for Project Masada. A project for the education and exchange program between Israel and Montana.”

Rabbi Avraham Goldstein, in conjunction with the Montana Veterans Association, honored Montana veterans last Tuesday at the Paradise Center.