MALTA — The Montana Army National Guard has officially started construction for a $14.6 million Vehicle Maintenance Bay in Malta. To celebrate the start of the project, city officials and Montana Army National Guard leaders came together for a ground-breaking ceremony on July 28, 2025. Design plans for the Vehicle Maintenance Bay began in April 2023, with completion expected by January 2027.

With a construction budget of $13.08 million and a 20,670-square-foot footprint, the facility is specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of soldiers, vehicles and the Guard’s mission. It will support vehicle maintenance across northeast and north-central Montana, enhancing readiness and resilience for the Montana Army National Guard.

"Montana's a big state, as you well know. And if we have a

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