Governor Gianforte Sends National Guard to Aid Benefis Health System

HELENA, Mont. – After receiving a formal request from Benefis Health System, Governor Greg Gianforte last week announced he is sending 20 Montana National Guardsmen to the Great Falls hospital to support its COVID-19 response.

“On behalf of a grateful state, I thank the men and women of the Montana National Guard who are stepping up within their communities to serve their neighbors,” Gov. Gianforte said. “As we face a surge in new cases and hospitalizations, the best long-term solution to this crisis is for Montanans to talk with their doctor or pharmacist and get vaccinated. While we will not...