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November 11th is Veterans Day. The national holiday was formerly known as Armistice Day, and this year marks the 100th anniversary of the armistice that…

What is the best way to keep a soldier’s morale up? This was a serious question for government officials during World War II.America’s soldiers were…

A children's book can be filled with wisdom and a message that resonates with readers of all ages.That is certainly the case with Traverse City-based…

A group of volunteers has been welcoming veterans and active military servicemen and women home for the holidays at the Grand Rapids airport.Volunteers…

Update 5/29/13: This story has been corrected to reflect Wright’s rank as Specialist, not Sergeant. Wright misrepresented his rank during the formal…

The Detroit Free Press reports that Gov. Snyder has made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to visit the troops, his spokesman confirmed today.

The country has been at war for the last decade, but less than one percent of the U.S. population has been on active military duty in that time.That’s a…

Earlier today I posted the stories of two young veterans who had served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.Multiple tours overseas is common in…

Heather Courtney's documentary is part war story, part small-town homecoming saga. Where Soldiers Come From follows a group of young Michigan men who sign up for the National Guard and serve together in Afghanistan.

For soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, one of the biggest threats has been IEDs, or Improvised Explosive Devices. When these bombs go off, they…