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.
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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.
91-year-old Army veteran donates collection of American war veterans' stories to EMU
A 91-year-old Army veteran is donating his collection of invaluable resources to Eastern Michigan University to ensure that American war veterans' stories and experiences are remembered forever.
Marine, Army vets form friendship at 2021 Veterans Day ceremony
The 2021 Sterling Heights Veterans Day ceremony returned to in-person format on Thursday to honor the men and women who have served our country.
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.
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.
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.