Official account of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Providing support, care, advocacy and service to veterans and their families. 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838)
Oakland County Veterans' Services presents a free Veteran Franchise Orientation on September 26th in Pontiac. Be sure to register using the link below!
Come join the fun! The Lansing Area Veterans Coalition presents Hero Fest on Saturday, October 5th, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m in Dewitt. Scan the QR code below to learn more.
We're looking for an Executive Secretary to join our team! This position supports the Strategic Outreach and Internal Operations Divisions within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
To learn more about the position or to apply, please visit:
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) hosted their fourth annual Veteran-Friendly Employers Innovation Conference for Michigan employers committed to the recruitment, training and retention of military veterans.
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Today we remember and honor the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families. You are not forgotten.
On this day in 2011, the "don't ask, don't tell" ban on openly gay U.S. service members was officially repealed at 1 minute past midnight, ending a policy under which about 14,000 men and women were discharged.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) hosted their first Community Outreach and Regional Engagement (CORE) Symposium at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University.
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A virtual military-friendly job fair is taking place tomorrow, September 19, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
To register, please visit and create an eCareerFairs account at:
Happy 77th birthday to the
@usairforce
! World War II had been over for two years and the Korean War lay three years ahead when the Air Force ended a 40-year association with the U.S. Army to become a separate service.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) hosted their third annual Veteran-Friendly Schools Innovation Conference for post-secondary institutions to learn how they can best support their military-connected students.
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The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) will host a pinning ceremony for Vietnam War-era veterans at Soul Harvest Cathedral in Highland Park Thursday, September 19.
ATTENTION ATTENDEES:
The hotel room block reservations will close on Thursday, September 19th, so reserve your rooms now!
If you haven't registered for the conference yet, don't wait! Tickets are almost sold out!
The Detroit-Wayne Building Authority Board of Commissioners proudly presents National Day of Honor Flag Raising event on Wednesday, September 18, at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center - Veterans Memorial Plaza. The event starts at 8 a.m. and all are welcome to attend.
September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. All month long, we honor the service and sacrifice of Hispanic and Latino American veterans. Hispanic Americans have served proudly in every branch of service throughout history.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's Women Veterans Conference is being held October 3–5 at the Four Points by Sheraton Detroit Novi.
Vendor, sponsorship and donation sign-ups are also available.
The Michigan Military & Veterans Gala award nominations deadline has been extended to September 22nd!
Learn more about the awards and how to submit a nomination visit:
Veterans are often the first to help others and may find it hard to ask for help themselves. If you or a veteran you know needs support, don’t wait. Reach out. Visit
#SPM24
#VetsReachOut
If you think someone might be considering suicide, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up. Learn more at National Institute of Mental Health: