(Helena) – The first recipients of the Montana Guard Referral Incentive Program (GRIP) will be awarded at the Montana State Capitol.
The Grip program incentives guard members to assist with growing the national guard with a $1000 award.
Senior Master Sergeant Carrie Walter and Specialist Cole Bechtold identified and encouraged an individual to enlist and will be the recipients of the award, which officially began on October 1st.
A further 17 Army and 8 Air referral applications are being processed and will receive payment upon a completed enlistment.
The ceremony will be held at the Montana State Capitol Rotunda on March 1st at 11:30AM, the event is open to the public.
