05/22/2026
Our marketing team had the pleasure of attending a book launch event yesterday to celebrate the National Guard Historical Society's hard work with the release of Cowboy Soldiers: History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1: 1870–1945.
Seven years in the making, this project represents a remarkable effort to collect, document, and design a hardcover publication honoring the rich history of Wyoming’s “Cowboy Soldiers” within the Wyoming National Guard.
The event welcomed many distinguished guests, including Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon; Wyoming National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Greg Porter; and key contributors to the publication, including author Dr. Mark W. Johnson.
At Western Vista Credit Union, our marketing team is proud to have connections to the military community, including Lorrell Bellotti, who has served in multiple military volunteer organizations, and Kristina Kranz, who serves in the Wyoming Army National Guard.
If you’re interested in purchasing the book, it is available at the Wyoming National Guard Museum or online at https://www.wynghistory.org/shop.