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Stories of Honor

  • Jul 2, 2025
  • Jul 2, 2025 Updated May 7, 2026
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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. 

(11) updates to this series since Updated May 7, 2026

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AARP honors Army doctor Don Skillman

AARP honors Army doctor Don Skillman

Content by AARP. Learn more about Don Skillman, M.D., a military doctor who traveled the world researching bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.

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AARP honors Louis Dean Clason

AARP honors Louis Dean Clason

Content by AARP. Learn more about Louis Dean Clason, one of the most decorated Army veterans in the state of Montana.

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Stories of Honor recognizes army specialist Christian Girardot

Stories of Honor recognizes army specialist Christian Girardot

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.

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AARP celebrates Army veteran Steve Sullivan

AARP celebrates Army veteran Steve Sullivan

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.

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Veteran Bill Jones remembers sacrifice and a special brand of courage during his years of service

Veteran Bill Jones remembers sacrifice and a special brand of courage during his years of service

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.

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Stories of Honor: Meet veteran Ron Skinner

Stories of Honor: Meet veteran Ron Skinner

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.

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Stories of Honor: Meet veteran Charles Milo McLeod

Stories of Honor: Meet veteran Charles Milo McLeod

Content by AARP. McLeod’s 35 years as a member of the Montana National Guard provided the diversity and challenges he craved in life.

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‘The Navy was good to me’: WWII vet cherishes service memories 80 years later

‘The Navy was good to me’: WWII vet cherishes service memories 80 years later

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.

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Story of Honor: Denis Bunts shares tales and lessons learned during his time in the Navy

Story of Honor: Denis Bunts shares tales and lessons learned during his time in the Navy

Content by AARP. Navy veteran Denis Bunts shares stories and lessons learned during his time on the high seas during the Gulf War.

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Stories of Honor recognizes Bob Cline, a 23-year veteran of the Navy

Stories of Honor recognizes Bob Cline, a 23-year veteran of the Navy

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.

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‘Stories of Honor’ series wins national awards

‘Stories of Honor’ series wins national awards

Content by AARP. Lee Enterprises of Montana’s acclaimed “Stories of Honor” series has been recognized with two prestigious national awards in 2025. 

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