Genesee County Department of Veterans Services

08/16/2026

Today we were out connecting with veterans who attended the Back to the Bricks Main Event in Downtown Flint. More than classic cars, vendors, great food, and great people, Back to the Bricks always makes sure to honor veterans with the support of Huntington Bank, a premier sponsor.

08/14/2026

Opha May Johnson is historically recognized as the first female Marine. She enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve on August 13, 1918 during World War I, becoming the first of more than 300 women who joined that year.

For decades, the identity of the first female U.S. Marine has been virtually etched in stone, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.

08/12/2026

A reminder to join the National Day of Service on Saturday, Sept. 12 beginning at 10 AM to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Volunteers will help with headstone cleaning and beautification after a brief ceremony.
You can participate at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan

Register Link: https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/

08/11/2026

Congrats to the following Veteran Serving Organizations in Genesee County on being awarded the Veterans Nonprofit Improvement Grant through the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs!

American Legion Post 413 (Grand Blanc): $131,557.28

Charles N. Skellenger American Legion Post 267 (Davison): $252,483.87

Flint Post 822 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States: $300,000.00

“The Veterans Nonprofit Improvement Grant provides funding to improve and maintain facilities owned and operated by nonprofit veteran service organizations. These facilities serve as important gathering places where veterans connect with one another, access resources and services and strengthen ties within their communities.”

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08/03/2026

07/30/2026

We are proud to be a sponsor for Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 175 hosting the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Pleased visit Genesee County Parks Bluebell Beach from July 30th-Aug 2nd pay respects to the over 58,000 service members who died or remain missing in Vietnam, including nearly 200 from Genesee County.

07/28/2026

Team 810, led by Chad Parenteau (center) alongside Ryan Parenteau and Zabe Khalil, were the winners of the Toilet Bowl Bracket at the 2026 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament in downtown Flint. A win is a win! Chad is a Veterans Services Officer with Genesee County Department of Veterans Services! Team 810 played in honor of the thousands of military veterans in our great county!

07/24/2026

Thank you Helping Hand Nursing Service Home Health Care, LLC for being a Major Sponsor of the 2026 Armed Forces Resource Rally! We are so grateful for your support and your dedication to the veteran community!

Helping Hand Nursing Service Home Health Care is a trusted provider of the Home and Community Based Services benefit for Veterans. Providing in-home care to veterans needing assistance with activities of daily living such as personal care, bathing/hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, medication reminders and more.

07/23/2026

Mid Michigan Honor Flight Inc. provides one of the most meaningful experiences a veteran can receive the opportunity to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C. built in honor of their service and sacrifice. For many veterans, this trip offers long-awaited recognition, healing, and the chance to share the experience with fellow servicemembers.

What makes this mission even more remarkable is that Mid Michigan Honor Flight is entirely volunteer-run and funded through generous donations. Every flight is made possible by a community that believes our veterans deserve to be honored and thanked for their service.

Genesee County Department of Veterans Services is incredibly proud to support the mission of Mid Michigan Honor Flight. Thanks to the support of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, GCDVS will be donating $20,000 to help ensure more local veterans have the opportunity to take this unforgettable journey.

To everyone who volunteers, donates, and makes these flights possible thank you for preserving the promise that our veterans will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸❤️