Revived GI Bill aims to pay Black WWII veterans' families who were denied full benefits
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.
Nonprofit gifts free bridal gowns, weddings to US veterans, first responders
Brides Across America has gifted over 26,000 dresses and more than two dozen weddings to military and first responder couples across the U.S.
10 military veterans who became Fortune 500 CEOs
Here are 10 U.S. veterans who have occupied the c-suite at some of America’s biggest companies.
Remarkable coincidence: Decades after WWII, veterans reunite after ending up at same Florida nursing home
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
Veterans Day 2021: 'Make Camo Your Cause' and support those who have served
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
Make Camo Your Cause: Support homeless vets this Veterans Day
When you purchase camouflage merchandise from nonprofit U.S. Vets, the money will go to support homeless veterans.
Art installation in Hazel Park honors those who have served for Veterans Day
A small art installation outside of the Hazel Park City Hall pays tribute to those who have served in the military for Veterans Day.
Michigan dispensary seeks Veterans for new weed delivery, pays up to $50K
Veterans looking for a job can make up to $50,000 delivering marijuana for a Walled Lake dispensary - and they'll even cover the cost of the car and gas for deliveries.
Veterans honored by FOX Sports NFL Sunday during broadcast from US Naval Academy in Annapolis
Each year FOX Sports NFL Sunday holds a special Veterans Day broadcast -- and this year the honor went to the U.S Naval Academy in Annapolis!
Veterans Day 2021: Deals for veterans, active-duty and families
This Veterans Day, businesses and organizations are saying thank you to veterans and active-duty service members with deals, coupons and more.
Tomb of Unknown Soldier to mark centennial, welcome first tourists in nearly 100 years
For the first time in nearly a century, tourists will be allowed to visit the sacred grounds to walk and place flowers at the tomb on Nov. 9 and 10.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: U.S.VETS leaders say goal is to ‘put ourselves out of business’
Launched in 1993, U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head-on.
Michigan restaurants offering free food on Veterans Day 2021
Where to get free food on Veterans Day this year.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
US committed to pay relatives of Afghans killed in errant drone strike
The U.S. Defense Department says it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.
Historic first all-female guard change takes place at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
Gala planned to honor Michigan National Guard members, veterans
The Michigan Military & Veterans Gala will be held Nov. 6 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township.
Detroit Navy vet lost at sea in Pearl Harbor has remains ID'd with DNA, will be laid to rest
Irvin Franklin Rice was a 22-year-old sailor from Detroit - a Navy radioman Third Class aboard the U.S.S Oklahoma when the battleship was torpedoed and capsized on December 7th, 1941. Now his family is preparing for a proper burial - finally.
Afghanistan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban, Pentagon official says
Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard holds 24-hour ceremony for POW/MIA Recognition Day in Clinton Twp
"We have 48 from Michigan - we hoped to have more home, but never had," said Miski, an Underguard Cmdr. "We had one to come back two years ago but I think they stopped bringing bodies back from Vietnam so, it will probably be a long wait again."