Best Veteran's Day Events In Detroit
This Veteran's Day, events are held throughout Detroit to thank these men and women for their service.
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This Veteran's Day, events are held throughout Detroit to thank these men and women for their service.
The Detroit Veterans Day parade is celebrating its 10th anniversary Saturday along the riverfront.
Female vets, who currently number close to two million, may have it even tougher than their male counterparts. One such veteran is Donna, a Denver-based, single mom, whose struggles lasted far longer than her deployment.
Petty Officer Terrence Hill, Jr., survived two tours in Afghanistan only to be gunned down in Detroit.
Gov. Rick Snyder said Tuesday that the state is working year-round to offer assistance to veterans.
The tour bus always goes quiet as the granite pillars and archways come into view along 17th Street in Washington D.C. An announcement from the tour guide breaks the silence and tells the old soldiers on board what they already know: They've arrived at the National World War II Memorial.
An 18-year-old Marine private from Detroit who was killed in heavy fighting on the Japanese island of Okinawa during World War II will be buried Monday at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Michigan.
Recognizing the service of U.S. military veterans at an event held on their campus, Macomb Community College hosted veterans and special guest speakers.
Click for a rundown of some of the local places and national chains offering free food and deals for veterans and troops.
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
At 90, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson has just returned from speaking to high schoolers in Portland Oregon.
Many national and local restaurants are offering veterans and active duty military free meals on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12.
On Sunday, November 11th, veterans and active military members can enjoy a free meal in honor of Veterans Day.
On Veterans Day, a crowd gathered chanting ""Pass the bill", in reference to President Barack Obama's jobs legislation.
As the MLK High School marching band played, young ROTC members saluted, and everyone remembered the service and sacrifice of American veterans.
As a small token of their appreciation, several restaurants, stores and entertainment venues are offering deals for service members on Veterans Day, such as free meals, discounts on merchandise and complimentary admissions.
Sean Tracy is determined to fulfill his mission of honoring as many World War II vets as he can by building each one an exact replica model of the warplane or other vehicle to which the vet was assigned.
The 6th Annual Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Day Parade will take place along Woodward Avenue, beginning at 9:15 on Saturday, Nov. 5.
