Veterans

Ypsilanti is holding its annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning from 9 to 11 AM — a solemn procession organized by the local post of the American Legion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Those who served in the Vietnam War commemorate and remember their brothers in arms who have departed today here in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Washtenaw County Historic Preservation Commission and the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County are restoring Ypsilanti Township’s Woodlawn Cemetery. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

It can be difficult to ask for help. For some, there is needless and harmful stigma or shame. And that should never be the case. Michigan Ability Partners continues to work to create pathways of self-sufficiency for veterans and those with disabilities. The transformations for those the organization work with are self-directed and, therefore, personal and more rewarding. Learn more in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Disability Partners Chief Executive Officer, Jan Little.

A large crowd of veterans were joined by union members, healthcare workers and political representatives outside the Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ann Arbor Saturday. The demonstration was to protest DOGE-related job cuts at VA offices and the Trump Administration’s attempts to invalidate bargaining agreements with the union that represents VA employees. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke today with the legislative political council chairperson of AFGE Local 2092, Larry Barton.

Dozens of protesters appeared outside a veterans' hospital in Ann Arbor this weekend to share concerns about federal changes to veterans' services. Colin Jackson has more.

Members of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and their allies will be gathering this afternoon to rally outside Ann Arbor’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Senate voted to close the books on the state’s last budget on Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell says she’s busier than ever, with many local federal employees voicing concerns over recent budget cuts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The start of 2025 is being “Built for Zero.” A 100-day local challenge to end homelessness among veterans will conclude at the end of January. The goal is to transform systems to reach a functional end to veteran homelessness. We look at how that transformation is being put together and implemented in the effort to get the homeless veterans’ numbers down to zero. WEMU’s David Fair checked in with Washtenaw Housing Alliance executive director Amanda Carlisle to find out how much progress is being made.