veterans

Today, what followed the clearing of a Traverse city encampment of homeless individuals. Also, a Navy veteran who survived a serious jet crash has released a new book on his experience.

Kegan Gill narrowly escaped from a fighter jet traveling 695 miles per hour, approaching the speed of sound. He spoke with Stateside about his recovery and the lasting mental and physical effects.

Today, what followed the clearing of a Traverse city encampment of homeless individuals. Also, a Navy veteran who survived a serious jet crash has released a new book on his experience.

“We've got to, though, have a system that understands that the VA...is not an employment agency," said Secretary Doug Collins.

Today, retiring Congressman Dan Kildee reflects on his years in Washington. We’ll also talk about what may lie ahead for the new Congress. Then, where to go in Michigan for prime winter duck-watching. Later, a departing Michigan Supreme Court justice on state court matters. Plus, we catch up with Michigan research on how cannabis affects people suffering from PTSD.

It is the fourth time this bill has been proposed in the last six years.

Volunteers support veterans as they enter the final stages of life.

Community members gathered on Labor Day at North Bay Park in Ypsilanti to celebrate the women of World War II who worked in roles traditionally filled by men.

The U.S. House has passed a bill that would expand health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances in pits used for burning trash. Democratic U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin introduced the bill along with Republican Representative Peter Meijer. Both are from Michigan.

The city moved the memorial about 60 feet from its prior location as part of a new downtown park project last May. Some veterans groups objected to the move, and spearheaded a drive to get the ordinance on the ballot that would require the memorial to be moved back.