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
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
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
Hero Highlight – Travis Snyder
How far would you go to bring attention to a cause? More to the point - how far would you walk? Travis Synder found that answer as he grieved the death of a fellow veteran. "In April of 2019, my
All-American Shoot Out – Fundraiser for Gold Star Families
By Amanda Renkiewicz There’s traditional fundraising (bake sales, dinners, raffles), and then there’s fundraising the Airborne way: an All-American Shoot Out. The Northern Michigan All Airborne Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Association is a group for anyone who is currently serving on
Michigan State Police 105th Anniversary
Post from Michigan State Police Community Newsletter Today we’re celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Michigan State Police! It’s hard to believe it’s already been five years since the celebration of our centennial. To recognize this milestone, we created a video to highlight
An Honor and a Privilege: Veterans Serving the Community
By Brandon Lohr, Veteran Benefits Specialist, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Even though their official call to service ended decades ago, the Military Funeral Honor Guard composed of members of VFW Cherryland Post 2780 and American Legion Post 35 still answer the call to duty
