Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

06/08/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Veteran of the Year are open until June 15th!

The Michigan Veteran of the Year Award is an annual honor presented to a Michigan veteran who has contributed the most over the course of the year to benefit veterans and their families, including their service as a member of a veteran organization and their work in their community.

To learn more or nominate a veteran, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa/about-us/michigan-veteran-of-the-year

06/07/2026

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency hosts and supports a variety of events throughout the year for veterans and those who support them.

See our complete list of upcoming events by visiting: Michigan.gov/MVAA/Events

06/06/2026

More than a decade after a life-altering accident, a Navy veteran was awarded a 100% U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating with assistance from a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) veteran service officer (VSO). The long-awaited recognition has provided the veteran with financial stability and access to critical care, allowing him to focus on his health and bring awareness about substance use and recovery among fellow veterans.

“I am four years alcohol free and continue to stay active in my recovery by utilizing the many resources available,” said Beauchamp. “I cannot say enough about the MVAA and Eric’s amazing work. He has become such an important resource for so many and I look forward to seeing him continue helping veterans.”

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06/06/2026

82 years ago, 150,000 Allied soldiers landed on the shores of Normandy in what would be the largest amphibious invasion in history. Also called Operation Overlord, D-Day would mark the beginning of the end of World War II and the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.

06/05/2026

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) hosted the 2026 Michigan Veterans Leadership Summit from May 11 – 13 in Grand Rapids. In its fifth 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 486,000 veterans that call Michigan home.

Included at the summit, the MVAA presented the 2026 Education and Employment Impact Awards. The Impact Awards, previously known as the Innovator Awards, recognize academic institutions and employers enrolled in the MVAA's Veteran-Friendly Employer (VFE) and Veteran-Friendly School (VFS) programs for displaying excellence in their mission to serve veterans.

The 2026 Impact Award recipients were:
- Peter F. Secchia Military & Veterans Resource Center at Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
- Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students at Michigan State University (MSU)
- Veterans Health & Wellness Collaborative at MSU
- Midwest Truck Driving School - CDL Training and North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School
- Schoolcraft College
- Consumers Energy
- Michigan Department of Transportation
- Peckham Inc.
- STACK Cybersecurity
- VFW National Home

06/05/2026

Did you know National Doughnut Day was started 88 years ago to celebrate the soldiers of World War I? Be sure to grab a jelly doughnut, a chocolate glazed or a bear claw in their honor. 🍩

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency celebrates Pride by serving all those who served.

LGBTQ+ veterans in need of assistance with connecting to their benefits can call us at 1-800-MICH-VET or visit https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa/underserved-veterans/lgbtq-veterans

06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition 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 Michigan.gov/MVAA 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

05/31/2026

As a reminder, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and though today is the last day of the month, the conversations don't stop here. Each year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) helps fight the stigma, educate the public and advocate for policies that support veterans with mental illness and their families.

The MVAA's Link2Life program operates as a bridge to life-saving resources for Michigan veterans and their families. Link2Life is open to all veterans from any branch of the United States Uniformed Services, along with families of enrolled participants. To participate, veterans can call the MVAA’s Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center at 1-800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838).

Please note that the Link2Life program is not a substitute for the Veterans Crisis Line. If you or a loved one is in crisis, dial 988 and press 1 to talk to a caring, qualified responder.

05/29/2026

When storms hit, the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) is here for you.

The MVTF is intended to help eligible veterans and their families 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