Military


Honoring Our Heroes: 7 Meaningful Ways to Pay Tribute on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation to expand tuition assistance for spouses and children of Michigan National Guard members.
Michigan National Guard Spouses and Children to Get Cheap (or Free) College Under New Law

New legislation will make it easier for Michigan National Guard spouses and their children to earn a cheap college degree or professional certificate—no strings attached.

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80th Pearl Harbor Anniversary Brings New Light to WWII’s Michigan Impact and Casualties

Lest we forget: The 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor brings along new memories and closure for Michigan families.

A Zoom video call with the Kesslers
‘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.

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.
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.”

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.
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.

A screencapture from leaked footage of a small fundraiser for John James.
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.