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Military A Zoom video call with the Kesslers
Military ‘For Your Neighbors:’ One Michigan Military Family’s Fight Against COVID-19

A Michigan military family shares how they view the responsibility to keep their neighbors safe during COVID-19. Here's how the Kesslers are helping.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans September 28, 2021 2:57 pm EDT
Education High school graduates who serve at least two years in the US military will be guaranteed admission under Grand Valley State University's promise to veterans.
Education This Michigan University Will Guarantee Admission to High School Graduates Who Serve in the Military

Grand Valley State University is guaranteeing admission to high school graduates under its new “veteran promise.”

Associated Press Associated Press November 30, 2020 10:55 am EST
Military Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard provide free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Baldwin, Mich.,, Aug. 14, 2020. Medics from the Michigan National Guard’s Task Force 182 have been providing the testing throughout the state over the last three months.
Military Michigan Still Needs the National Guard for Coronavirus Response

The services of distributing and administering testing have been essential, but the biggest operation—distributing the vaccine—is yet to come.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 16, 2020 2:23 pm EST
Military A screencapture from leaked footage of a small fundraiser for John James.
Military Under John James, 3 out of 4 Veterans in Financial Emergency Were Denied Assistance

While Sen. Gary Peters has been working to expand veterans' access to services, his opponent John James denied veterans emergency support while overseeing the Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 28, 2020 11:50 am EDT
Elections joe biden announces military family plan
Elections Biden Outranks Trump in Military Service Members Poll

“The bottom line is that in 2020, Trump can’t be claiming to have overwhelming support in the military.”

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers August 31, 2020 12:29 pm EDT

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Military Joe Biden’s Plan for Military Families Inspired by Son Beau’s Service

Biden's plan includes providing an additional allowance for families living below the poverty line, creating a $5,000 tax credit for informal caregivers, and offering military spouses professional and economic opportunities.

Giselle Balido Giselle Balido August 25, 2020 3:57 pm EDT
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Military These Army Veterans Plan to Vote for Joe Biden. Here’s Why.

Many veterans are coming out in support of Joe Biden, especially after the way President Donald Trump handled protests and the Russia bounty program.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 31, 2020 3:01 pm EDT