VOA Michigan hosts annual event recognizing veterans they serve
On this Veterans Day, there’s a chill in the air outside the Volunteers of America Michigan office in Detroit. But inside, the conversation and camaraderie are enough to warm the heart.
Disabled veteran gets free new home upgrades in Harrison Township
"My mom actually saw the story on FOX 2 of Joe the Marine that was hit on his bicycle and is now a paraplegic," he said. "She said, 'Jeff, is there anything you guys can do for this family?'"
Holly Veterans Day celebration canceled amid shutdown, volunteers step up to save it
A major Veterans Day ceremony was canceled at the Great Lakes National Cemetery due to the government shutdown.
Veterans Day events across Metro Detroit honors those who served
A remembrance event was held at historic Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit.
Veterans Day: Trump honors veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump marked Veterans Day with a ceremony Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery.
Metro Detroit veterans march in annual Veterans Day Parade in Corktown
Two thousand of them marched in the city’s annual Veterans Day parade in Corktown on Sunday, a celebration of service and a chance to show pride in our country. Joining them was Volunteers of America Michigan.
New Michigan license plate honoring women veterans now available
Women who served in the military can now show their service with a new Michigan license plate.
Army Veteran Ellis Martin story from homeless to an apartment thanks to the VOA
Ellis Martin says he is just $3 and a few bad decisions away from becoming homeless again.
Free Veterans Day food: Michigan restaurants, coffee shops, and more celebrating the military on Nov. 11
Restaurants across Michigan are offering free food on Veterans Day. See the list here.
Ruck 22 March planned in Royal Oak in support of veterans
Royal Oak's annual Ruck 22 March, an event designed to collect donations for veterans ahead of Veterans Day, is this weekend.
Government shutdown impact hits Detroit Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day is when we come together to honor their sacrifices. This year, though, our celebration in Detroit will have a noticeable void.
Michigan Air Force veteran given second chance through advocacy group
This is the story of two men: Gaylord Jones, a native Detroiter, Air Force veteran, and longtime entrepreneur, and Charles Hobbs, a senior staff attorney from the advocacy group Street Democracy, who helped Jones reclaim his life.
For one homeless vet, getting help meant swallowing his pride
“These are folks who’ve been fighters," said the VOA Michigan CEO. "They’ve been on the front line. They’re so strong, and that’s what they have pride in. So, to turn around and ask for help is really, really difficult."
Veteran Troy Young on how Volunteers of America Michigan transformed his life
As FOX 2 counts down to Veterans Day, we spoke with an Army veteran who faced obstacles that stood in his way of success, until Volunteers of America Michigan stepped in.
U.S. Army veteran had to sell car to fund education, gifted refurbished vehicle
A veteran of the U.S. Army received the surprise of a lifetime in the form of a refurbished vehicle after she had to sell her own to fund her education.
New Detroit Secretary of Veterans Affairs defends DOGE cuts during VA visit
Employees at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit - honored for saving lives, and on Tuesday, meeting the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins.
Lawmakers, labor leaders rally in protest over Veterans Affairs job losses in Detroit
President Donald Trump and Musk have fired 2,400 people throughout Veterans Affairs. It's not clear how many have resigned.