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March 2023                        "American Veterans News We Can Use"                 Volume 1 number 1​ -  Page 2

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​$300,000 TO HELP MICHIGAN VETERANS PAY HEATING BILLS​

​         A $300,000 donation from Consumers Energy to the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) will help potentially hundreds of military veterans pay their heating bills in Michigan this winter.
         The gift is the largest single donation in the 76-year history of the trust fund, which operates within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). Over the past three years, Consumers has gifted $550,000 to the MVTF.
         This year’s donation will help veterans who are Consumers customers pay utility bills and make emergency home repairs that fall under energy efficiency, such as furnace and roof repairs. Veterans can call 1-800-MICH-VET to inquire about eligibility or visit the MVTF webpage and fill out the emergency assistance form

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"looking ahead"

​Beginning May 3, 2023. You must have a real ID compliant document, such as a real ID complaint license or ID; enhanced license or id, or a valid passport- to board a domestic flight in the U.S.,  enter a military base, and visit certain federal building. 

converting
​to real I.D.

To convert to Real ID, visit a Secretary of State office and provide the following documents:

Your current Michigan driver’s license or ID. A valid, unexpired U.S. passport, birth certificate, or other proof of legal presence document.

A certified legal name-change document, if your name is different from what is on your birth certificate.
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There’s no added charge for converting to Real ID if you do so at the time of renewing or replacing your license or ID. Otherwise, there is a correction fee ($9 for license; $10 for ID) to convert to REAL ID.

michigan
Veterans License Plates and IDs

1- Military veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces and have an honorable or under honorable conditions (general) discharge may have a veteran designation printed on their Michigan driver's license or state identification card.

The veteran designation gives veterans an easy and optional way to prove their veteran status to receive discounts from businesses and other available services.

​2- The Michigan Secretary Of State offers veteran and military service plates for motorcycles and other passenger vehicles.

The license plates Plates are available in two options; a plain white background or the Spectacular Peninsulas plate background. Trailers and vehicles used commercially are not eligible for these specialty plates. 
 
3- The fee for the standard design is $5. The Spectacular Peninsulas design is $10. If purchasing an original plate or replacing an existing plate when renewing, other registration fees may apply. Veteran plates can also be personalized for an additional fee.

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new director for veterans affairs-  selected by michigan govenor​

Adam Hollier, a former state senator and captain in the Army Reserve, was appointed director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer starting Jan. 1, 2023.

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 V.A. HELP-line
call 800-273-8255, press 1
or text 838255 

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Ford becomes a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer

         Ford Motor Company has become just the 23rd employer in Michigan to be certified as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer (VFE) through the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
         Ford employs some 6,000 veterans and supports them with its Veteran Network Group, an employee resource group that focuses on the company’s mission of helping current and former service members. This group provides holistic support programs to help veterans return to civilian life or continue to build their careers after their time in the military is up.
         Ford is also a state leader in hiring veterans through SkillBridge, a Department of Defense program that offers employment training, internships and apprenticeships to transitioning service members.

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Veterans Medical Care Facilites - Michigan

Battle Creek
​VA Medical Center

5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Hours: 
Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone:
​(269) 966-5600

​​Lansing VA Clinic
Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

5656 South Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48911
Hours of operation
Mon - Fri 8AM to 4:30PM
Phone:
517-267-3925
Fax:
517-267-3593

​​VA Ann Arbor
Health care System 

ADDRESS:
​2215 Fuller Rd,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Hours: 
Open 24 hours
Phone:
(734) 769-7100

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Veterans Community Resources - Michigan

detroit regional
va ADMIN. office
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

​Patrick V. McNamara
Federal Building
477 Michigan Ave 12th flr,
Detroit, MI 48226
Hours:  8am to 4pm
Call  (800) 827-1000 

MICHIGAN ​VETERANS
AFFAIRS AGENCY 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PHOENIX BUILDING
222 N WASHINGTON SQ.
​LANSING, MI 48933
HOURS: 8AM TO 5PM
CALL 800-MICH-VET 827 / 800-642-4838 

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​​Veterans Support Organization 

* WINC * 
​WOMEN VETERAN
SUPPORT

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​ADDRESS:
165 E. APPLE AVE.
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
PHONE: 
(231) 332-3859
Email:
winc@wincforall.com

For All Women Veterans, the Military Sisterhood Initiative aspires to connect and empower every military sister in the country, in and out of uniform. 

American Legion
​Grand Ledge Post 48

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Address: 
​ 731 N Clinton St,
​Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Hours open: 
mo} 3pm - 9pm
su} 12pm-8pm
tu-we-th-fr-sa} 4PM - 10pm
Phone:
(517) 627-1232

The American Legion where you can continue your service, volunteering to improve the lives of veterans, their families and communities.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
VOA-MICHIGAN​

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Address: 
​21415 Civic Center Dr Suite 306, Southfield, MI 48076
Hours:
9am  to 5PM ⋅ Opens 9AM The

Volunteers of America Michigan provides help for Veterans and families with food, shelter, housing,
and employment 

VETERANS
CONTACT VOA TOLL-FREE STATEWIDE BY CALLING
​877-509-8387

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||| BE A DONOR  <>  MAKE A ​DONATION ||| 

​MARINE CORP LEAGUE
MEMBER DETACHMENT #148 - 123 North Rosemary Street
Lansing, MI 48917

​COMMANDANT * ​​JOHN HOWELL  ​​

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Thank You For Your Contributions

AS WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT
*THE TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM;
*ASSISTING TRANSITIONING MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES;
​*PROVIDES FUNERAL HONORS SUPPORT, AND MORE.

donations
for detachment #148

​​SEND To:​

MARINE CORP LEAGUE
​CAPITAL DETACHMENT #148
412 W HARRIS STREET,
​CHARLOTTE, MI 48813.
CALL: (517) 541-1501 OR
​EMAIL: HALFPINT16@AMERITECH.NET

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