Reining Liberty Ranch – “Horses 4 Heroes” and More
On a rare January afternoon that the snowflakes had stopped falling, the world seemed as warm as Becki Bigelow describes her joy in welcoming the Women Warriors visiting Reining Liberty Ranch that day. On eleven acres of sprawling pasture just
Strengthen Your Coping Skills and Relationships during Stress
By Military OneSource The coronavirus disease pandemic has upended lives everywhere. Staying home and away from usual support systems can challenge even the strongest relationships. If your family is feeling the strain, Military OneSource can help. Our Building Healthy Relationships specialty consultations
Wilderness Therapy for Veterans
By Marine Corp Veteran and Therapist Eric LaPaugh MA, LLPC Access to the outdoors is proven to have a positive impact on mental health and physical well-being for our veterans, the healing effects of nature can be especially powerful. Wildnerness therapy
Power Island and Bassett Island – Rich in History
Researched and Written By Karen Rieser Photo Credit to mymichigantrips.com Power Islland is the largest undeveloped island in the Great Lakes and sits in the middle of West Grand Traverse Bay. She holds Native American tales of hauntings, hermit fishers' secrets, dance
Mid-Michigan Honor Flight for Veterans
By Amanda Renkiewicz Our Mid-Michigan Honor Flight for Veterans is dedicated to, “Caring for our veterans which is the duty of a grateful nation,” wrote Patty Murray. We are all recipients of the greatness of our veterans and their sacrifices for
22 2 None – Suicide Awareness
By Kierstin Gunsberg The number 22 is significant—it’s the average number of veterans who commit suicide daily in America—and is the driving force behind 22 2 None - Suicide Awareness, a northern Michigan nonprofit dedicated to reducing that number to zero
Habitat For Humanity Veterans Build
By Kierstin Gunsberg At Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build, they know the adage “home of the free because of the brave”, but what happens when the brave who’ve served so valiantly come back to find no home for their family or
Fallen Soldier Memorial – Jim Wegener
By Michael Roof While standing in the draft line the recruiter ordered everyone to count off one through four. Jim Wegener happened to be a four. The recruiter then said all fours step forward; you are now a U.S. Marine! A
