Patriotism/Military

Published September 22, 2021

Troy veteran takes to the skies with a ‘dream flight’

TROY — World War II veteran and Troy resident Andy Coubrough Jr. took to the skies Sept. 5, more than 75 years after his service in the Pacific theater.

Published September 22, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Special vigil held for POW/MIA Day

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Sept. 17 was National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day.

Published September 22, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township hosts 20th anniversary Patriot Day ceremony

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — He spent 17 days at ground zero after 9/11, providing medical care for first responders.

Published September 21, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

New flags to wave proudly in classrooms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Louisa St. Clair Society chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution kicked off Constitution Week — Sept. 17 to 23 — in a special way this year.

Published September 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Pilot program in Warren tackles veteran homelessness

ROSEVILLE/WARREN — Welcome home. Those are two words every veteran wants to hear when they finish serving their country and return to civilian life.

Kanigowski said the experience of throwing out a ceremonial first pitch on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States was “very emotional.”

Published September 18, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville fire chief throws out first pitch at Comerica Park on 20th anniversary of Sept. 11

DETROIT — On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, Chief Brian Kanigowski, of the Roseville Fire Department, was invited to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on behalf of all firefighters before the Detroit Tigers met the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park.

Published September 8, 2021

Madison - Park News

Local leaders reflect on events of 9/11

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — This year marks the 20th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 — the fateful day when terrorists hijacked commercial airliners and flew them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, while another crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.

Published September 8, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester Fire Department to pay tribute on 20th anniversary of 9/11

ROCHESTER — It’s been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Rochester Fire Department is doing its part to make sure we never forget.

Published September 8, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

20th anniversary of 9/11 inspires reflection among local officials, resident

GROSSE POINTES — It was a devastating day that changed life in America in a matter of hours. Sept. 11, 2001, dawned like any other, but before the morning was over, a band of terrorists would claim thousands of innocent lives as the nation watched television news coverage in horror.

Published September 7, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Ceremony planned in remembrance of 9/11

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Many people alive on Sept. 11, 2001, remember exactly where they were or what they were doing that morning.

Published September 4, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11

MACOMB COUNTY — Nearly two decades have passed since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil took place.

20 years later, officers remember their role in the Sept. 11 terror attacks

Published September 3, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

20 years later, officers remember their role in the Sept. 11 terror attacks

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/FRANKLIN — Hung on a concrete wall in the Bloomfield Hills Public Safety station is a large, framed gallery of photos from Sept. 11, 2001.

Published September 2, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Former 127th Wing commander dies

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The military general was described as a caring man. Michael Peplinski, of Macomb Township, died Aug. 7 at the age of 63.

Published August 25, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Golf outing brings in funds for Enlisted Heritage House

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Over 100 golfers gathered to hit the fairways, all to help a part of Selfridge history.

Published August 20, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Demo teams land at Selfridge, fly in air show

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Earlier this month, folks in Macomb County could certainly hear, and maybe even catch a glimpse, of several high-flying military aircraft.

Published August 11, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Air Force secretary confirms continuation of 127th Wing’s flying missions

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Department of Defense has expressed its commitment to key missions at a Macomb County military installation.

An American flag is seen at the base of the wall the night of Aug. 6. The replica wall stands more than 7 feet tall at its highest point and is 375 feet in length.

Published August 10, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Replica of Vietnam Memorial comes to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For the second time in six years, The Wall That Heals visited Clinton Township.

Published August 5, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

127th Wing partakes in special training in northern Michigan

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ALPENA — From the top command to boots on the ground, personnel at the 127th Wing emphasized the value of a unique training opportunity in northern Michigan.

Published July 29, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica American Legion to host community picnic

UTICA — The Utica American Legion Post 351 is inviting the local community to come out and join the post at its sixth annual picnic and bike ride Aug. 7.

In World War II, Henry Freeman’s brother, Howard Freeman, was killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Henry Freeman is seen here at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication last month in Clinton Township.

Published July 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Veteran, 95, honors fallen brother

MACOMB COUNTY — When Henry Freeman attended a dedication ceremony last month in Clinton Township, it wasn’t just as a veteran. It was as a Gold Star Family member.