Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

The Washtenaw County Vet Fest is on Saturday, August 2nd, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College. Over 30 veteran resource providers will be available on-site with free admission, lunch, live music and kids' activities! To RSVP, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gKDpuTj2

MVAA staff came out to support and participate in today’s Michigan Veteran Homes Chesterfield Township Annual Heroic Veterans Remembrance Walk and 5K Run! 🏃♂️🇺🇸 Pictured left to right: Digital Content Producer Natalie McCorvie, Visual Content Producer Andrew Robishaw and Strategic Outreach Director Lexis Jones.

The Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority is hosting a U.S. Army 250th Birthday Celebration on Friday, June 13th, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Spirit Plaza. There will be food trucks, interactive exhibits and games!

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's (MVAA) hosted the 2025 Michigan Leadership Summit for the first time in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In its fourth year, the summit brought together veterans, veteran advocates and stakeholders from around Michigan to discuss the challenges that veterans face and to find new ways to better serve the more than 516,000 veterans that call Michigan home. "This summit is about more than recognizing past accomplishments and building on that foundation. It’s about sharpening skills, expanding networks, and stepping boldly into the roles our communities, our businesses, and our veterans need from us," MVAA Director Brian L. Love said in his opening remarks. "Leadership is not a chapter that ends when the uniform comes off. It evolves. It adapts. Just as transitioning service members do every day when they first leave the service." READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gUsGjvz7

In response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Order 2025-7, declaring a state of emergency for Allegan and Baraga counties and the city of Lansing in response to the May 15th severe storms, we'd like to remind veterans about the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) — intended to help eligible veterans overcome an unforeseen situation causing temporary or short-term financial hardship. Veterans are encouraged to first seek assistance through any appropriate insurance claim. For more information and eligibility requirements, please visit: Michigan.gov/MVTF

Michigan is paying tribute to Vietnam War-era veterans with a special certificate. A Vietnam Veteran Recognition Certificate honors Michigan veterans for honorable service during the Vietnam War-era and is signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Adjutant General Paul D. Rogers. Veterans who served during the Vietnam War-era can learn more and apply for the certificate at https://lnkd.in/gg4zrgH6

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault. It's estimated that 7 out of every 100 veterans will have PTSD in their lifetime. It's important that they know they are not alone. If you are a veteran in need of assistance, visit https://lnkd.in/gG9yJzrp or call 1-800-MICH-VET (1-800-642-4838). If you are in crisis, dial 988 then press 1. To learn more about PTSD treatments: go.mi.gov/PTSD

The Dickinson County Veterans Appreciation Picnic on June 28th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Lake Antoine Park will include free food, door prizes and a raffle! For more information, contact the Dickinson County Veteran Service Office at 906-774-2820.

June is packed with veteran events! ☀ Visit the events page on our website to find a variety of veteran-centric events happening all over the state. You can also submit events to be added to our calendar. To learn more or submit an event: https://lnkd.in/guJipz59

Happy Pride Month! The MVAA celebrates Pride by serving ALL those who served. LGBTQ+ veterans in need of assistance with connecting to their benefits, you can call us at 1-800-MICH-VET or visit https://lnkd.in/ewyGeQWK