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In 1997, the department was renamed the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs by Executive Order. [2] In 2005 by Governor's Executive Order, the State Military Board was abolished with duties transfer to the department with the Governor's approval authority over the Military Board was transferred to the State Administrative Board. [3]
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is a state government agency which is a part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs that functions as the central coordinating point for Michigan veterans, connecting those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, to services and benefits throughout the state.
The Michigan Defense Force (MIDF), formerly Michigan Volunteer Defense Force (MIVDF), is a military force, constituted as a state defense force and an element of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The MIDF is one of the three components of the military establishment of Michigan, along with the Army National Guard and the ...
Michigan has four recognized national cemeteries, and one supported by Veterans Affairs Department grants. Fort Custer National Cemetery is located at 15501 Dickman Road, in Augusta, near Battle ...
As we prepare to recognize Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and National Veterans and Military Families Month throughout November, we must acknowledge a hard truth: 1,245 Michigan veterans took their lives ...
Michigan lawmakers are working to become the 38th state to host a Purple Star program in schools, which would help accommodate students who often change schools due to parental military service.
The State Adjutant General commands the Michigan Army and Air National Guard and acts as the Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which includes the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. [5] Rogers has been in charge of the Michigan National Guard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He has overseen the national guard ...
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