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."
“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.
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.
Foundation for Pops hosts its inaugural A Night of Heroes Gala: Honoring Our Heroes
Foundation for Pops is hosting its inaugural A Night of Heroes Gala: Honoring Our Heroes. The event takes place on Saturday, November 8th from 6-10pm. For more information or to register visit: www.foundationforpops.org
Foundation for Pops is hosting its inaugural A Night of Heroes Gala: Honoring Our Heroes. The event takes place on Saturday, November 8th from 6-10pm. For more information or to register visit: www.foundationforpops.org
Union contracts are canceled by Department of Veteran Affairs
On Wednesday, the latest blow to workers at the VA was the cancellation of collective bargaining agreements. This new hit could impact pay, benefits, and union protection for nearly 400,000 workers, including doctors and nurses, housekeepers and janitors and everybody else in between.
On Wednesday, the latest blow to workers at the VA was the cancellation of collective bargaining agreements. This new hit could impact pay, benefits, and union protection for nearly 400,000 workers, including doctors and nurses, housekeepers and janitors and everybody else in between.
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.
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.
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.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs defends job cuts during VA visit
It's also a system experiencing serious uncertainty as the Department of Government Efficiency targets 80-thousand workers for job cuts - potentially hundreds right here at the Detroit VA... which serves 350-thousand veterans in Michigan.
It's also a system experiencing serious uncertainty as the Department of Government Efficiency targets 80-thousand workers for job cuts - potentially hundreds right here at the Detroit VA... which serves 350-thousand veterans in Michigan.
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.
President Donald Trump and Musk have fired 2,400 people throughout Veterans Affairs. It's not clear how many have resigned.
'Haphazard, dangerous': Detroit VA employee and veteran loses job amid hack-and-slash federal cuts
"To be treated this way and have certain individuals lie to the American public - it's just unacceptable," he said.
"To be treated this way and have certain individuals lie to the American public - it's just unacceptable," he said.
Veteran resource fair to provide food boxes, VA help in Oakland County
Oakland County veterans can receive food and access to resources during a fair planned later this month in Novi.
Oakland County veterans can receive food and access to resources during a fair planned later this month in Novi.
VA hosting Downriver events for veterans to learn about benefits
The Veterans Administration is holding two events this month to help vets Downriver learn about their benefits.
The Veterans Administration is holding two events this month to help vets Downriver learn about their benefits.
Ann Arbor VA closes pop-up food pantry for veterans, a week before holidays
An Ann Arbor food pantry, known for helping veterans and their families in need, is closing its doors a week before Christmas.
An Ann Arbor food pantry, known for helping veterans and their families in need, is closing its doors a week before Christmas.
Fisher House Detroit opens, providing support for veterans' families
On Tuesday the brand new Fisher House in Detroit was introduced to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
On Tuesday the brand new Fisher House in Detroit was introduced to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Biden, Harris mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It was Biden’s first public event with Harris since she lost the 2024 Election to Republican Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It was Biden’s first public event with Harris since she lost the 2024 Election to Republican Donald Trump.
National Parks are free for Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all parks. Veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star Families also receive year-round free access with the Military Pass.
On Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all parks. Veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star Families also receive year-round free access with the Military Pass.
Veterans Day deals and freebies
Restaurants across the U.S. are honoring Veterans Day 2024 with free meals and special discounts for veterans and active-duty military on November 11.
Restaurants across the U.S. are honoring Veterans Day 2024 with free meals and special discounts for veterans and active-duty military on November 11.
Veterans Day: What's open and closed?
As the nation honors veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, some services may not be available, and here’s what’s open and closed in your area.
As the nation honors veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, some services may not be available, and here’s what’s open and closed in your area.
How you can 'Make Camo Your Cause' and help homeless veterans
FOX is partnering with U.S. VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.
FOX is partnering with U.S. VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.
The best (and worst) places for veterans to live, according to data
When veterans transition to civilian life, settling down in the right city is a plus, and these places rank among the ideal locations for them based on a new report.
When veterans transition to civilian life, settling down in the right city is a plus, and these places rank among the ideal locations for them based on a new report.
Michigan expands disabled veteran license plate eligibility
More disabled veterans in Michigan can now get a special license plate for their vehicle. A new bill signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expands the eligibility for the plate from vets with 100% VA disability ratings to veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating.
More disabled veterans in Michigan can now get a special license plate for their vehicle. A new bill signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expands the eligibility for the plate from vets with 100% VA disability ratings to veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating.