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
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
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
Michigan Women Veterans Conference 2022
The MVAA is excited to announce the first-ever Michigan Women Veterans Conference! Join fellow women veterans on June 10-11 in Lansing, MI to celebrate the 43,000+ women veterans who live, work, and play in Michigan and learn about advocacy for yourself
Veterans Cup Hockey Tournament
Recap and Photos by John Russell The Veteran’s Cup hockey game filled Centre Ice Arena on Friday, February 11, 2022, with great fans and a great cause. It has been two years since the last game due to the pandemic, but
History of the Star-Spangled Banner
By E. Malik The Star-Spangled Banner has a glorious history, full of grit, determination, and indomitable will of the Americans. It was penned by Francis Scott, a 35-year-old American lawyer. The story begins with Francis Scott Key, who boarded a British
