Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Republic Services is hosting a hiring event on July 25th at the Romulus Athletic Center in honor of National Hire a Veteran Day. There will be raffles, resume review, food and gift bags. For more information, scan the QR code below:

Michigan National Guard Adjutant General Paul D. Rogers presented MVAA's Deputy Director Todd Butler and Director Brian L. Love with Challenge Coins for their positive contributions and improvements to the agency. Thank you, Deputy Director Butler and Director Love, for your strong leadership and focus on MVAA team members and Michigan veterans!

Western Michigan University will be hosting a Military Benefits Workshop tomorrow, July 19th from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Two more Benefits Workshop will take place on Monday, August 12th and Friday, August 16th.

Escanaba native and U.S. Army Veteran Bill Lundin shares his story and why yesterday's National Atomic Veterans Day matters to him.

In the early 1800s, America and Britain fought for control of Michigan and the Great Lakes – set off by the British capture of Fort Mackinac on this date 212 years ago. The Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812, restored peace to Mackinac. American soldiers retook possession of Fort Mackinac in July 1815, three years after the post had been captured.

July 16th is National Atomic Veterans Day - a day dedicated to the thousands of troops who participated in secret nuclear testing or were POWs in Nagasaki or Hiroshima. We remember and honor their service and sacrifices.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2nd! The 2024 Michigan Military & Veterans Gala will be held at the L.V. Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids. This year’s Michigan Military & Veterans Gala is presented by the National Guard Association of Michigan, Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

A Technology Fundamentals program, presented by NPower Michigan, provides a solid foundation in IT with real-world applications and credentials. Scan the QR code or visit npower.org/apply to start your application today!

A Women Veterans THRIVE: Resilience Fundamentals one-day training is being held on Wednesday, July 31st, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Superior Township. This training is designed to provide practical tools and strategies to help you strengthen yourself and others to navigate life's challenges, improve well-being and thrive. Contact Christy Koons at [email protected] or Maya Tadmor-Anderman at [email protected] to register.

Presented by the Detroit VA Healthcare System, a Women's Summer Vet Fest will be held on August 19th at the VFW Post 4659 Disco Post in Shelby Township. There will be food, music and fun! Scan the QR code to register: