https://www.wcmu.org/tags/veterans Veterans en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:32:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/northern-michigan-veterans-cemetery-left-out-of-state-budget A plan to build the cemetery was proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer but was left out after budget negotiation. Advocates say it would save military families time and money. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:32:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-08/northern-michigan-veterans-cemetery-left-out-of-state-budget Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-03/veterans-dive-into-healing-through-underwater-therapy-at-thunder-bay-marine-sanctuary Warfighter Scuba takes 3 veterans into the depths of Lake Huron to tackle mental and physical health issues Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:10:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-03/veterans-dive-into-healing-through-underwater-therapy-at-thunder-bay-marine-sanctuary Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 After surviving a suicide attempt, Tara started remembering sexual trauma she experienced in the military. Today, she says mental health services are the only thing that helped her stay alive, and that's why she advocates for the veteran support. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:49:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-01/bay-veterans-foundation-launches-art-contest-to-help-veterans-express-invisible-wounds A new art contest launched by the Bay Veterans Foundation is helping Michigan veterans process trauma through creative expression. With entries ranging from poetry to photography, organizers hope the “Invisible Wounds, Visible Expressions” contest will bring healing and awareness to the mental health challenges many veterans face. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:37:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-01/bay-veterans-foundation-launches-art-contest-to-help-veterans-express-invisible-wounds Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/northern-michigan-advocates-call-for-funding-veterans-cemetery-plan Advocates in Northern Michigan are calling for lawmakers to approve funding for the first state-operated veterans cemetery in the state. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:34:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/northern-michigan-advocates-call-for-funding-veterans-cemetery-plan Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-29/vietnam062825 A travelling copy of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial stopped in Caro over the weekend. Veterans said they came to the memorial to visit their old friends. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:29:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-29/vietnam062825 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-14/midland-bakery-offers-a-confection-connection-for-veterans Sergeant Scoops and Bake Shop in the Midland Mall is offering free cookie making classes as a way for veterans to get together and combat any mental health issues they may be facing. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:17:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-14/midland-bakery-offers-a-confection-connection-for-veterans Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-19/a-visit-to-michigans-vietnam-veterans-memorial A meeting with local Vietnam Veteran Terry Kunst days before Veteran's Day 2024. Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:23:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-19/a-visit-to-michigans-vietnam-veterans-memorial Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/four-michigan-veterans-honored-at-mount-pleasant-ceremony The lives and service of four Michigan veterans, were honored Saturday at a ceremony in Mount Pleasant. Two South Korean ambassadors awarded the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal to a pair of Korean War veterans. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:39:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/four-michigan-veterans-honored-at-mount-pleasant-ceremony Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-18/decades-after-crash-fallen-michigan-veteran-receives-military-honors A plane crash in 1952 resulted in 52 servicemen losing their lives. 70 years later, military honors have been given to Air Force Cpt. William Coombs. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:58:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-18/decades-after-crash-fallen-michigan-veteran-receives-military-honors Ellie Frysztak