Patriotism/Military

Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346 Cmdr. Marya Davis, center, accepts a check for $20,000 from Oakland County presented by County Executive David Coulter, District 21 Oakland County Commissioner Janet Jackson, far right, and others.

Published January 15, 2021

American Legion receives $20,000 grant from Oakland County

FARMINGTON — After months of financial hardship brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Farmington’s Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346, as well as 27 other veterans service organizations, received some much needed financial relief from the county.

Published January 13, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Operation Desert Storm veteran reflects for 30th anniversary

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Jan. 16 marks 30 years from when Operation Desert Storm began.

Published December 3, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Selfridge, Sterling Heights not selected for Space Command headquarters

MACOMB COUNTY — Until recently, Macomb County’s hometown air base was in the running for U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Published December 3, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Macomb County honors veteran of the year

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Shelby Township veteran was recently publicly recognized by Macomb County.

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.

Published November 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Six veterans inducted into Harrison Township memorial

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Six new members are officially part of the Harrison Township Veterans Memorial: Gerald Allen, U.S. Army; Bernard Pavone, U.S. Air Force; Tommie Phelps, U.S. Marine Corps; Frank Schwenck, U.S. Navy; Mark Spooner, U.S. Marine Corps; and David Trevino, U.S. Marine Corps.

Published November 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Preserve and display military memorabilia in the home

METRO DETROIT — For veterans and their families, memorabilia represent an individual’s service and can bring back memories of one’s time in the military.

Published November 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local students, staff to honor local veterans

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — As the nation observes Veterans Day Nov. 11, two local schools are holding events to thank veterans for their service to our nation. Because of COVID-19, the celebrations are different than in past years, but the tributes are just as heartfelt.

Published November 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens resident describes military service

MOUNT CLEMENS — Supplying troops during World War II, a conflict in which over 16 million Americans served, was no small feat.

Attendees are pictured at a previous Veterans Day appreciation event at the Orchard Mall.

Published October 23, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Parks set to host lunch giveaway for veterans

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For the past two years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has helped host an appreciation event for veterans.

Cameron Korman, 18, from Troy, right, stands beside Dave Duey, the director of operations at the MI Freedom Center in Troy. Korman did his Eagle Scout community project for MI Freedom Center, managing the creation of a flag display case.

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Scout project makes showcase for Pearl Harbor flag

TROY — To Troy High School senior Cameron Korman, community service is a way to give back to the society that lets him be a student, a Scout and a member of the community.

Local veteran shares job success story, encourages others to reach out

Published October 6, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield veteran shares job success story, encourages others to reach out

SOUTHFIELD — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people lost their jobs or have been furloughed, and Michael Kuta is no exception.

Published October 2, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe museum reenactors host history walk

EASTPOINTE — Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society Museum in Eastpointe is still working hard to make history come alive.

Published October 2, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Delegation letter supports Space Command headquarters at Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 25, Michigan congressional representatives Paul Mitchell and Elissa Slotkin released a statement after leading the Michigan delegation in a letter to the U.S. Air Force in support of locating the new United States Space Command headquarters at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township.

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local veteran discusses ‘The Greatest Generation’

OAKLAND COUNTY — When Ray Owen hears the term “The Greatest Generation,” he says he can’t help but feel “kind of proud of it.” Owen, who lives in Northville, near Farmington Hills, turns 99 in December.

Published September 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Military demo teams base at Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Selfridge wasn’t able to host an air show this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still could support military aircraft for a show in Canada.