Dave Armstrong, last remaining member of Camp Rimini during WWII recognized before Congress
By: John Riley
and last updated 2021-03-16 21:01:43-04
HELENA â Camp Rimini veteran and Race to the Sky sled dog race co-founder Dave Armstrong was recognized before Congress on Tuesday for his service to his country and state.
Senator Steve Daines, R-Montana, submitted the Congressional Record about Armstrong and called the veteran Tuesday morning to thank him for his service.
Armstrong was joined by family and friends at his home on the west side of Helena for the occasion where the senatorâs staff presented him with a copy of the congressional record and a challenge coin from the senator.
Last remaining member of Camp Rimini during WWII to be recognized before Congress
MTN
and last updated 2021-03-16 12:19:26-04
HELENA â Camp Rimini veteran and Race to the Sky sled dog race founder Dave Armstrong is receiving an official Congressional Record from Sen. Steve Daines on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. local time.
Armstrong is being recognized for his service to his country during World War II and as the last living member of the War Dogs For Defense program that occurred in Montana and only four similar sites throughout the Nation.
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