Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

If you’re a Michigan veteran, call 1-800-MICH-VET (1-800-642-4838) to get connected to your earned benefits. If you’re in crisis, call 988 then press 1.

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Today and every day, the entire Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency extends our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for your service and sacrifices! 🇺🇸

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The Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Resources are available 24/7 on our website at https://t.co/oMKTwEXrCy.

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🎶"From the Halls of Montezuma…To the shores of Tripoli…”🎶

Happy 251st Birthday to the @USMC!

Created on this day in 1775, Marines have been a part of nearly every conflict in U.S. history, being in most instances among the ‘first to fight’.

Semper Fi Marines!

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As Veterans Day approaches, it's important to know the difference between the three holidays that honor the brave men and women who are currently serving in the U.S. military and those who have served. Check out this helpful graphic below that explains the difference.

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Congratulations to Matthew Clark, MVAA Link2Life analyst, for receiving the Director's Award for Fiscal Year 2026!

He has provided case management to nine Link2Life participants, which he successfully balances with outreach, partnership development and operational improvements.

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The Michigan Vietnam Monument 25th Anniversary Commencement will take place on Veterans Day, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. Hosted by the Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission, the event will honor the service, sacrifice and legacy of our Vietnam veterans.

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The MVAA is looking to fill the positions below!

Senior Communications Representative: https://t.co/abeRw6ii36

Departmental Technician: https://t.co/TQDSp22RQe

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The MVAA tells the story of Chelsea Rider, @USArmy veteran and MVAA strategic outreach manager. The ‘Why We Serve’ series shares the stories of agency employees, the work they do and what inspires them to serve Michigan’s veterans.

READ: https://t.co/F3osyjGSKC

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Discover veteran events happening near you!

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, visit https://t.co/a77k0gWoRE

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Brig. Gen. Ravi Wagh joined Samuel “Sam” Seizert and his friends, family and neighbors at Seizert’s 100th birthday celebration. Genoa Township also recognized the veteran and retired pastor for his life of service and faith.

READ: https://t.co/MgwnRsvPf9

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The Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center will be closed tomorrow, November 3.

Resources are available 24/7 on our website at https://t.co/oMKTwEXrCy.

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November is Homeless Awareness Month.
Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability can call 1-800-MICH-VET for assistance.
For more information on how you can help, please contact Cassie Smith, MVAA homeless veteran coordinator, at [email protected].

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November is National Native American Heritage Month, honoring those of indigenous heritage and their cultures and histories. Native American service members have served in every major conflict over the last 200 years.

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One conversation can make a difference. Talk to your Veteran Service Officer (VSO) about possible veteran benefit changes.

Meet with a VSO near you by visiting https://t.co/Nt7xwatRCh

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The MVAA, @NGAMichigan and the Michigan Women Veterans Coalition hosted the fifth Michigan Women Veterans Conference from Oct. 15 – 17, 2026, in Bay City. More than 175 women from across the state came together for a weekend dedicated to service, camaraderie and empowerment.

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The Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center (MVRSC) will be closed tomorrow, October 29.

Resources are available 24/7 on our website at https://t.co/oMKTwEXrCy.

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Don Doudt enlisted into the @USArmy at the age of 17. Expecting to be sent over to Vietnam, he got unforeseen orders to Europe where he witnessed the aftermath of war on his fellow soldiers. Nearly five decades later, he reconnected with his military past.
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Today is National Day of the Deployed, honoring all service members who have been deployed in service of our country. The day also acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.

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Citing the threat posed to American nationals in Grenada by the nation’s Marxist regime, President Reagan ordered U.S. military to invade and secure their safety on Oct. 25, 1983. Code-named Operation Urgent Fury, in little more than a week Grenada’s government was overthrown.

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Congratulations to Rick Ochoa, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Internal Operations general office assistant, for being selected as Employee of the Quarter!

Rick's "never say quit" attitude, resourcefulness and determination enable him to overcome challenges and deliver results.