Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Registration is now open for the Lenawee County Veterans Coalition 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash! The event will take place on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Adrian Farmers Market. To register: lcvcerace.eventbrite.com

April is the Month of the Military Child – a time to celebrate the strength, resilience and sacrifices of children in military families. Thank you to the more than 1.6 million military children for your sacrifice and unwavering support. #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp

MVAA to host Vietnam War-era veteran pinning ceremony in Marquette as part of the 2025 Michigan Veterans Leadership Summit LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/eQ99u5jm

Michigan is honoring 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.

SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's Women Veterans Conference will be October 16-19 at Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel. Conference registration will go live this summer. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eHKuEXb6

Happy birthday to the U.S. Air Force Reserve, founded on this day in 1948. Thank you for your service! On April 14, 1948, the Army Air Corps Reserve transferred to the United States Air Force, officially becoming the Air Force Reserve. Since the Reserve’s establishment as a separate part of the Air Force, Reservists have played vital roles in many U.S. operations including the Korean War, Vietnam and Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Continue supporting your military sisters and brothers by volunteering as a Buddy mentor in MVAA's Buddy to Buddy Veteran Mentorship Program. Buddies help connect their peers to resources and information. Learn more at Michigan.gov/MVAAB2B

The Romulus Housing Commission will open the application period to join the Public Housing Waiting List tomorrow, April 14th, at 9:00am. The waiting list will close as soon as each unit type receives 50 to 100 applicants. Military veterans and current Romulus residents will receive top priority. The only way to apply is through the online application at the following link: https://lnkd.in/esDPeJ23 Applications will not be accepted in person at the Romulus Housing Commission office or any City of Romulus offices. Income guidelines do apply.

Have you checked out the events page on our website? You'll find a variety of veteran-centric events happening all over the state! Did you know you can submit events to be added to our calendar? Visit https://lnkd.in/guJipz59 to learn more and to submit an event.

This week, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Brian L. Love awarded Henry Ford Health with their Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status. This honor recognizes the employer's commitment to veteran recruitment, training, and retention in their hiring practices. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eR9CBxNJ