This Veterans Day, as our nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of its military service members, Bozeman will host a unique and deeply personal tribute. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6-8 PM,  at the historic Baxter Hotel in downtown Bozeman, author and veteran Dino Garner, along with his partner and co-author, Liz Fetter, will present a special one-hour event dedicated to the stories that define the American military experience.

The presentation will center on their two Pulitzer Prize-nominated books: Aeromasters: Celebrating a Century of the American Fighter Pilot, and Silent Scars, Bold Remedies. The event includes a slide presentation and video clips of veterans sending their well-wishes to the audience. It’s an invitation to the community to look beyond the uniform and explore both the celebrated triumphs of our warriors and the quiet battles that many face long after their service ends.

The event offers a rare opportunity to engage with two authors whose combined life experiences provide a powerful lens through which to view military service and the trials of post-traumatic stress. It promises an evening of reflection, understanding, and profound respect for those who have served, and for anyone facing trauma.

The Warrior-Storyteller Dino Garner
To understand the driving force behind this event, one must first understand the remarkable journey of Dino Garner. His is a life of distinct, yet interconnected, chapters: a former biophysicist, Garner has also been a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, military aviation photographer, corporate mercenary and poacher hunter, and a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and editor of more than 50 books. This unique combination of deep curiosity, analytical and scientific precision, battlefield experience, and narrative skill places him in a singular position to articulate the complex realities of military life and the throes of post-traumatic stress injuries.

Garner’s service as an Army Ranger and later as a civilian special-operations conductor provide the unshakeable foundation of authenticity for his work. He has lived the ethos of the elite soldier, understanding firsthand the immense physical and psychological pressures of high-stakes operations. This experience not only informs his writing but fuels his passion for advocating for his fellow veterans. It’s a commitment that transcends memoir, leading him back to his scientific roots to explore the hidden wounds of service and sacrifice.

Silent Scars, Bold Remedies, set for publication on the very day of the event, is the culmination of this mission. The book delves into one of the most critical issues facing the veteran community: how to care for and treat Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries. Leveraging his scientific background, Garner has conducted deep research into the molecular and physiological nature of trauma, focusing on the connections between glutathione, oxidative stress, and the neurological impact of combat and other traumatic events. Silent Scars is not simply another book about war; it’s a work of advocacy, and a search for tangible remedies, aiming to bring bold new solutions to light for those suffering in silence.

The Visionary Partner Liz Fetter
Complementing Garner’s intense focus on the internal battles of the soldier is the strategic vision and restorative passion of Liz Fetter. A seasoned C-Suite executive who has served as CEO and on the boards of more than a dozen publicly traded companies, Fetter brings a formidable background in leadership and strategy to her literary collaborations. It is this extensive experience steering high-powered technology and software companies through complex challenges and transformations that provided the visionary framework for both Aeromasters and Silent Scars.

Her role as co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated Aeromasters goes far beyond writing; in this endeavor she executes a grand vision. A project chronicling a century of American air superiority—from frail biplanes to advanced stealth fighters—required the same macro-level strategic planning and meticulous execution that she is renowned for in the corporate world. Fetter’s expertise in seeing the entire landscape of an industry, identifying key milestones, and structuring a narrative of progress was instrumental in shaping the book’s sweeping, authoritative scope. She helped transform a vast and complex history into a compelling, coherent and powerful tribute to the spirit of the American fighter pilot.

Beyond the boardroom, Fetter has spent over two decades renovating and restoring classic properties, including her own recently sold historic Victorian home in San Francisco. This passion for preservation and for breathing new life into structures with history and integrity provides a powerful thematic link to her work on both books. For Aeromasters, this restorative spirit is reflected in the mission to preserve the legacies of our nation’s pilots. For Silent Scars, it aligns deeply with the book’s central theme: restoring the wellbeing of veterans. Her understanding of “Old World Authenticity,” the subject of her chapter in a bestselling Jack Canfield book, speaks to a core belief in honoring foundational truths—whether in a historic building or in the authentic, unvarnished stories of our nation’s warriors.

Fetter’s partnership with Garner creates a unique synergy on many levels. Her corporate acumen provides structure and grand-scale vision, while her passion for restoration informs the deeply human goal of their work: to honor the past and help heal the present. Together, they have crafted tributes that are not only historically significant but also profoundly relevant.

A Shared Mission to Honor Veterans
The decision to merge the stories of Aeromasters and Silent Scars into a single Veterans Day presentation is a deliberate and powerful choice. It reflects Garner and Fetter’s holistic understanding of the veteran experience. On one hand, they celebrate the iconic heroism of the fighter pilot, the “tip of the spear” whose skill and courage define American strength in the skies, and also the Air Force pararescue jumper, or PJ, whose unsung courage protects those in need. On the other, they courageously address the private, often invisible struggles that can follow a service member home.

By presenting these two works together, they offer a complete picture: one of service and sacrifice, of external glory and internal struggle, of resilience in the air and on the ground. Their mission is to bridge the gap between civilian understanding and military reality. They seek to remind us that every veteran, whether a celebrated ace or a quiet infantryman, carries a story that deserves to be heard and honored.

This Veterans Day, the Bozeman community has the opportunity to participate in that mission. Join Dino and Liz at The Baxter Hotel to celebrate our nation’s heroes, to learn from their stories, and to honor the full spectrum of their service.   

Dino Garner is a twice-nominated Pulitzer Prize Nominee, and a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and editor.