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.
VA says 37,000 employees now furloughed or working without pay due to government shutdown
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel found dead in Ohio
Authorities are investigating the deaths of 3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees found in the Dayton area.
Navy helicopter and fighter jet go down in separate crashes in South China Sea
Crew members involved in the weekend incidents were rescued and are in stable condition, according to officials.
ACLU: D.C. protester sues after ‘Imperial March’ arrest
Sam O’Hara, a Washington, D.C., resident, sued police and a National Guard member after being detained for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” in protest.
US deploys Ford carrier strike group to disrupt drug operations in Western Hemisphere
War Secretary Pete Hegseth deploys Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group to US Southern Command, Pentagon says.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Another round of Michigan National Guard soldiers headed south as part of border patrol mission
A group of Michigan Army National Guard soldiers are headed to the southwest border this month as part of an ongoing border mission that started in 2020.
Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775
The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.
Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Government employee accused of falsely reporting active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
A government employee has been arrested for falsely reporting information about an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Tuesday.
U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted
During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting
The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.