Detroit Zoo offering free entry for military members on Veterans Day
The Detroit Zoo is offering free entry for military members and vets on Veterans Day.
The Detroit Zoo is offering free entry for military members and vets on Veterans Day.
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.
Ellis Martin says he is just $3 and a few bad decisions away from becoming homeless again.
Veterans Day 2025 deals: Where Veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.