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This Sunday we celebrate 238 years of the United States Marine Corps. From Michigan Veterans' Services Division, thank you for all you have done and continue to do. Happy Birthday!
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It is official...Governor Snyder proclaims Hire a Veteran Month.
“Michigan’s nearly 700,000 veterans have sacrificed and bravely defended our nation,” Snyder said. “With their experience and training, they are ready to offer Michigan employers a wide range of business, technical and leadership skills. These returning heroes bring real-world work experience and transferrable skills to the job – qualities Michigan employers can tap to benefit their businesses and help grow Michigan’s economy.”
See Governor Snyder's press release here.
If you would like your own copy of the proclamation, you can download it here.
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We celebrate Veterans Day to honor all American veterans, both living and dead. Take some time this Veterans Day to thank a veteran for dedicated and loyal service to their country. November 11 of each year is the day that we ensure veterans that we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have made in their lives to keep our country free. Please take a few minutes this Monday to share your appreciation.
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 Zeeland-based Plascore, Inc. is a global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures and cleanrooms. We met up with Plascore’s hiring manager Kate at the Nov. 4 Vet Connection job fair in Wyoming. She was excited to meet veterans seeking employment but the attendance was lower than anticipated. So we decided to pass on this opportunity to you from Kate - a personal guarantee of an interview for an opportunity to work at Plascore. She welcomed the challenge, saying they want to hire veterans and have openings right now. She guarantees an interview. Landing the job is up to you. The door has been opened. How are you going to respond?
For your interview you need to visit here and apply. Somewhere on the application you must indicate "Veterans Career Fair".
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Profiles of the men and women of the Veterans' Services Division of the state of Michigan's Workforce Development Agency, working every day to help veterans find employment and Michigan employers acquire the talent they need to grow and thrive.
 My father was a career Navy man. He was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base which is located just north of Chicago, IL. This is my place of birth and my first tour of duty, even though Michigan had been home to my father’s family since the early 1800s. My mother is part Cherokee Indian from Oklahoma where my older brother was born, specifically, Tinker Air Force Base. My brother and I grew up in a military environment moving about every 4 years, visiting our relatives in Michigan between assignments. I have lived in Florida, Puerto Rico, Ohio, Guam, Michigan (while my dad went to Vietnam), and Indiana.
After graduating from high school, my dad retired and returned to his hometown, Vanderbilt, MI. I attended college in Michigan and pursued a career in law enforcement. Having landed a job in Mancelona, MI as a police officer, I soon realized my desire was to finish my degree and become a detective. Within a few months I met an Army recruiter who was also pursuing a law enforcement career, as a Special Agent for the US Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID). We discussed the application process, training, how I could continue my education, and become an Army officer and serve my country all at the same time. I shared this with my fiancée Kim and my dad, who spent 4 years as a recruiter. Kim and I got married and dad helped frame my contract with the US Army. After being married only 9 months, Kim and I began our military journey together.
Continue reading Doug's story...
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- The Military Family Support Forum is a free monthly program for just the family members of OEF/OIF/OND service members or veterans. Spouses, significant others, children, parents, siblings, and other relatives are welcome. November 16 topic - PTSD. Click here from more information.
- Michigan Secretary of State - Our Troops Count - A new law that cut red tape for veteran commercial driver’s licenses was passed. To find out more call 1-888-SOS-MICH or visit the website.
- American Legion Post 35 with be hosting their 4th annual "Christmas Reunion Dinner" Sunday December 8, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This year they are honoring our Women in the Services. The event is free and you can get more information by calling 231-922-2119 or sending an email to amlegion35@gmail.com
- On November 11, at 11:00 AM there will be a Veterans Day Program at the Causeway Veterans Memorial Park in Muskegon. Participating will be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The feature speaker will be George Hartman - WWII veteran and former POW. Music will be provided by the Reeths-Puffer Middle School band and the Shoreline Barbershop Chorus.
- On November 11 at 2:00 PM there will be a Veterans Day program at Muskegon Community College. Participating will be members of the staff, student veteran organization, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts of Muskegon County, and the JROTC Cadets of Muskegon High School. Feature speakers will be George Hartman - WWII veteran and former POW and Jonathan Mendicelli - U S Marine veteran and student at MCC. Music will be provided by the MCC Jaywalkers and the Shoreline Barbershop Chorus.
- If you need help in applying for any benefit that is administered by the Veterans Administration, contact your County Veteran Counselor by visiting Michigan Association of County Veteran Counselors
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