After nearly 80 years, Former US Army Private honored for WWII services
While it was a long time in the making, Jones was formally recognized for his sacrifices and WWII service at the John D. Dingell Medical Center in Detroit, surrounded by loved ones.
Veterans honored for their service at Novi retirement home ceremony
“It means a lot. Vets don’t get recognized enough," Raymond said.
Teen's Desert Storm war memorial soon to be commissioned in Auburn Hills
"So every name that you see on the wall is specifically engraved to a single brick. And each name is the name of a soldier that died during the Desert Shield, Desert Storm War," said Ben.
PACT Act expands healthcare for veterans harmed by Agent Orange, burn pits
Bolton was exposed to Agent Orange for 12 months straight, as it was also sprayed near him. In 2010, he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He has since battled it 13 times.
DTE, Habitat for Humanity build 5 new Detroit homes for veterans in need
“We enlisted to a cause greater than ourselves," said Gary Tanner. "So when we come back, we’re looking for things like this to donate our time to help us not only give back, but it’s therapeutic for us as well."
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: FOX Corp, U.S.VETS renew campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness
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.
Detroit announces new housing project aimed at helping homeless veterans
No resident will pay more than 30 percent of their monthly income on rent that’s because vouchers from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Detroit Housing Commission will help with that.
Remains of WWII Veteran from Michigan return home nearly 80 years later
A World War II veteran from Flint, Staff Sgt. Max Thurston, was killed in combat against Germany in November 1944. He was 19 years old. Nearly 80 years later, Thurston's remains were fully accounted for and returned to his family. He was laid to rest on Oct. 12 in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Michigan Veterans Foundation running out of money even as need for resources persists
"It takes a lot of guys a lot to task for help and for me, a guy who raises his hand and takes an oath deserves better," said the foundation's resource development director
VA secretary meets with Detroiters following report alleging range of issues at veterans hospital
Investigators found lacking oversight that contributed to “patient harm and death" at Detroit's John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, the report found.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Memorial honoring World War II veterans to be unveiled in Grosse Pointe Farms
The sculpture is designed by the same artist who built one in France that was dedicated 60 years after D-Day.
Audit finds 'significant deficiency' in Michigan agency managing veteran's long-term care
The agency overstated or understated millions of dollars twice, the review found.
Michigan Secretary of State allows Gold Star mother's license plate after controversy
Paula received a form letter stating the Secretary of State will not issue personalized plates that are considered obscene - but 'W1lly' is the nickname of her daughter - the only female from Michigan Killed in Action in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Detroit public schools JROTC program honors service, sacrifice for Veterans Day
For some, Veterans Day is making sure young people understand the source of their freedom, like at a Detroit Public Schools Community District event at Elmwood Cemetery.
Watch Tribute to our Troops here
Friday is Veterans Day and as FOX 2 has done for the past 20 years, we'll once again honor our service members who have bravely sacrificed and dedicated their lives to serve our country and protect our freedom.
DTE VETS Energy Group helps Air Force veteran left with burn pit breathing injuries
"For most of us, me included, it’s just kind of the price that you pay for doing your part," he said. "We carry the scar so others don’t have to."
Vietnam veteran reflects on life after war, overcoming PTSD with running
The bells that tolled over the weekend were both a grand gesture and a deeply personal one for Doug Howell who, for years, questioned why he had lived and others had died.
Family told remains of WWII hero killed in action mistakenly identified
The U.S. Army is trying to determine how they got the identification of remains they believed belonged to Alfred Ricke so wrong.