Our Latest Release – GVWH November/December 2022
Feature Photos of Santa Greg by Lauren Alyssa Photography We are GRATEFUL for each issue we can publish to share these incredible stories. We are honored to be able to share Santa Greg's story of service to our country and our community
Majestic Manistee River Trail
By Pete Lathrop Memorable events are usually formed with a combination of adversity, novelty, and wonderment. This was true of an early fall weekend trek on the Manistee River Trail in northern Michigan. My son asked me to hike with him
Nominate a Veteran – Michigan Military and Veterans Gala
By Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency The MI Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is hosting its 2nd Annual Michigan Military and Veterans Gala on November 5, 2022, in Lansing. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate service during a formal evening with (anticipated this
Carlos Castillo – Serving – Evolving – Enduring
Written by Karen Rieser Feautre Photo by MIke Banno - Forward Exposure United States Marine Corps Veteran Carlos Castillo always sensed he had it in his heart to serve others. As with many young people, he spent a great deal of time
State Police Adds 13 Motor Carrier Officers to Enforce Commercial Vehicle Laws
From Michigan State Police: LANSING, MICH. Thirteen new Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers will begin work following the graduation of the 25th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School this afternoon at the Lansing Center in Lansingm Michigan. Motor carrier officers are armed
Task Force Tribute Launch Event
By Michigan Veterans Affairs Association On Sunday, August 21, 2022, the Michigan National Guard is presenting the Task Force Tribute launch event on the Capitol lawn. Task Force Tribute is a veteran-inspired journey of remembrance, honoring the 7,074 servicemembers who gave their
Sweat Equity – Preparing my Hunting Property
By Pete Lathrop Northern Michigan offers a few precious months where an outdoors person can meander through the bedrooms of whitetail deer and not be concerned. Summer is the time when prudent and responsible outdoors people work hard for the Fall
Change of Command Ceremony – Air Station Traverse City
Written By Amanda Renkiewicz Photos by Air Station Traverse City On Friday, June 17, Rear Adm. Michael Johnston, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, presided over a change of command ceremony at Air Station Traverse City, introducing Andrew Schanno as the
19 Troopers Graduate During First Trooper Recruit School for Licensed Police Officers
By Michigan State Police Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 19 state troopers who graduated on May 27, 2022, from the 141st Trooper Recruit School, which was the department’s first recruit school for licensed police officers. During the ceremony in
What Memorial Day Means to Me
By Amanda Renkiewicz “Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom.” -Rodney Frelinghuysen Memorial Day is a time to take a moment and recognize all of the blessings