Patriotism/Military

Published November 24, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens native, former Navy SEAL, presented with Purple Heart

MOUNT CLEMENS — Over 50 years have passed since Ray Smith Jr. served his country, but that doesn’t mean the recognition stops.

Published November 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Clinton Township library hosts community salute

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Rather than a single-day event, a local library decided to take an entire month to honor veterans.

Published November 23, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local veteran continues service

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After sustaining injuries from a rocket-propelled grenade, Richard Silva could have put his service behind.

Published November 22, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak honors veterans with ceremony

ROYAL OAK — At 11 a.m. Nov. 11, the Royal Oak Veterans Event Committee hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor all U.S. and Canadian military veterans at the new City Hall building, 203 S. Troy St.

Published November 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

‘There is a bond that connects all veterans’

WARREN — The military veterans who once attended De La Salle Collegiate High School will forever be known for their service to the U.S.

Published November 18, 2021

Troy Times

Troy recognizes Veterans Day

TROY — The city of Troy hosted a recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11 at Troy City Hall in Veterans Plaza, along Big Beaver Road.

Published November 17, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Crowd gathers for annual VFW Veterans Day ceremony in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Veterans, loved ones and supporters filled the halls of the VFW Bruce Post 1146 on Veterans Day to pay tribute to those who have served in the branches of the armed forces.

Published November 17, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Community gathers for Clinton Township Veterans Day ceremony

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It was fitting that one of America’s premier memorials was referenced on a day that honors military veterans.

Almost 100, World War II veteran holds fast to the mission

Published November 11, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Almost 100, World War II veteran holds fast to the mission

WEST BLOOMFIELD — He’s seen the best and worst of humanity throughout the last nearly 100 years.

Published November 10, 2021

Metro

Boy spends special day at Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — He looked like a kid in a candy store, except he was at a U.S. military installation.

Veteran's Day events salute those who served

Published November 1, 2021

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Veterans Day events salute those who served

METRO DETROIT — Veterans Day may be over, but local communities honoring the military isn't exclusive to just the annual holiday.

Published October 27, 2021

Rochester Post

Police investigate act of vandalism at Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a panel of glass from the Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township was vandalized.

Published October 26, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Marine Corps League detachment to make donation to Veteran Service Dogs Organization

UTICA — The Marine Corp League Detachment 154 has announced that it will be making an approximately $5,000 donation to the Veteran Service Dogs Organization to help a veteran get a trained dog to assist in the tasks of daily life.

Published October 13, 2021

Troy Times

Gala to raise funds for WWII memorial

TROY — The Detroit Marriott Hotel in Troy will host a special fundraiser for a proposed memorial to World War II veterans and those behind the war effort.

Published October 12, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Selfridge Aviation Education Center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The goal is for it to serve as a place to learn about aviation and the physics of flying.

Published October 8, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Inaugural Michigan military and veterans gala planned at Selfridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Selfridge Air National Guard Base will play host to a first-of-its-kind event next month.

Published October 7, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial makes headway

ROYAL OAK — Since the passage of state legislation allowing state tax filers to support the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial Fund in 2018 and 2019, the nonprofit initiative has continued to make progress.

A Gold Star Families Service of Remembrance takes place Sept. 28 in Clinton Township. At the service, families brought a candle and photo of their loved one. The walkway to the monument was lit with candles.

Published October 7, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Remembrance service held at Gold Star Monument in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s a group that no one is invited to join. Instead, families become members upon the death of a loved one in the military.

Published October 6, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Veteran who served at Selfridge takes Honor Flight

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — To Ronald Navickas, Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a spot he can go to relive old memories

Published September 27, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Civil War program to return to Orson Starr House

ROYAL OAK — From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, the Royal Oak Historical Commission will host its annual Civil War program at the historic Orson Starr House, 3123 N. Main St., south of 13 Mile Road.