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.
Michigan National Guard soldiers headed to southern border to continue law enforcement mission
More than 100 Michigan National Guard soldiers will soon be headed down south as part of an ongoing law enforcement mission at the border. Michigan Army National Guard troops have been at the Southwest Border since 2020 as part of the mission that supports Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
More than 100 Michigan National Guard soldiers will soon be headed down south as part of an ongoing law enforcement mission at the border. Michigan Army National Guard troops have been at the Southwest Border since 2020 as part of the mission that supports Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Registration open for Royal Oak Ruck 22 March in support of veterans
Spend the Saturday before Veterans Day rucking in Royal Oak to help support veterans in Metro Detroit. The Ruck 22 March will collect food, personal items, and cash to help vets.
Spend the Saturday before Veterans Day rucking in Royal Oak to help support veterans in Metro Detroit. The Ruck 22 March will collect food, personal items, and cash to help vets.
Detroit Veterans Village will house 85 vets in metro Detroit
Had the country established something like what was being built in Southfield on Tuesday, Vietnam War Veteran Edward Williams thinks "it would have maybe saved some people's lives."
Had the country established something like what was being built in Southfield on Tuesday, Vietnam War Veteran Edward Williams thinks "it would have maybe saved some people's lives."
Hundreds of troops kicked out under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ will have statuses changed to honorable discharge
The development Tuesday is the latest over the decades to undo past discrimination against LGBTQ service members.
The development Tuesday is the latest over the decades to undo past discrimination against LGBTQ service members.
Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16
A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.
A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.
Lawyer who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk helicopter is awarded $3.3 million in damages
A federal court ordered the U.S. government to pay a Massachusetts lawyer $3.3 million after his 2019 snowmobile crash into a Black Hawk helicopter parked on a trail.
A federal court ordered the U.S. government to pay a Massachusetts lawyer $3.3 million after his 2019 snowmobile crash into a Black Hawk helicopter parked on a trail.
13 US troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal receive Congressional Gold Medals
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Veterans of the Game nonprofit celebrates 91-year-old Army vet to kick off Michigan Football season
Nonprofit Veterans of the Game honored Army veteran John Ruselowski during the Michigan vs. Fresno State game on Saturday. The organization celebrates a veteran at each home.
Nonprofit Veterans of the Game honored Army veteran John Ruselowski during the Michigan vs. Fresno State game on Saturday. The organization celebrates a veteran at each home.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
Women's Vet Fest offers resources, benefit help to female veterans in Macomb County
Women who served in the military can get help applying for benefits during a resource fair Monday afternoon in Macomb County.
Women who served in the military can get help applying for benefits during a resource fair Monday afternoon in Macomb County.
Northern Strike '24 brings real-world battlefield training to upper Michigan
During Northern Strike, Michigan hosts thousands of servicemembers from around the country and the world for two weeks of real-world battlefield training and collaboration.
During Northern Strike, Michigan hosts thousands of servicemembers from around the country and the world for two weeks of real-world battlefield training and collaboration.
Family needs help cleaning veteran father's 'hoarded house' in Detroit
In Detroit, a disabled veteran has been facing difficulties maintaining his home, leading to extensive clutter, according to his family. His daughters began cleaning the residence, however, the mess is overwhelming. They are now seeking any services that will aid in fixing the veteran's home.
In Detroit, a disabled veteran has been facing difficulties maintaining his home, leading to extensive clutter, according to his family. His daughters began cleaning the residence, however, the mess is overwhelming. They are now seeking any services that will aid in fixing the veteran's home.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
National Purple Heart Day: What to know about America’s oldest military award
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
Joe's Army Navy closing Clawson location
Joe's Army Navy in Clawson is closing. The Waterford military surplus store will remain open.
Joe's Army Navy in Clawson is closing. The Waterford military surplus store will remain open.
Fuel tank explodes in Lake Huron after Ohio Air National Guard plane emergency
A fuel tank exploded in Lake Huron, while another landed in a parking lot after an Ohio National Guard fighter jet dropped them during an emergency over Michigan on Wednesday.
A fuel tank exploded in Lake Huron, while another landed in a parking lot after an Ohio National Guard fighter jet dropped them during an emergency over Michigan on Wednesday.
Thousands headed to Michigan for National Guard's Northern Strike training exercise
Later this week, thousands of servicemembers will head to Michigan for this summer's Northern Strike training event, a multi-state and multi-nation training event held by the state's National Guard.
Later this week, thousands of servicemembers will head to Michigan for this summer's Northern Strike training event, a multi-state and multi-nation training event held by the state's National Guard.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.