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Friday, April 26, 2013  Dozens of veterans, Patriot Guard riders, friends, and family lined the concourse at Cherry Capital Airport Friday morning, awaiting the arrival of a Boyne Falls Airman.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Hiring Our Heroes event took place at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon.   Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Wednesday morning, village leaders are announcing their efforts to construct a statue to honor fallen soldiers in their community

Monday, March 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Benzie County veterans and their families now have easier access to services and benefits, thanks a new partnership. The Benzie County Board of Commissioners agreed to a contract to consolidate services with the Grand Traverse County Department of Veterans Affairs.

Friday, March 01, 2013  With spending cuts looming on the horizon, many are curious how Michigan will be affected including the communities that depend on military involvement.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Often we don't realize how small this world is, or how often our lives are intertwined with complete strangers without even knowing. And sometimes when those connections are made, they can change our lives in an instant. It was a routine hospital visit that led to one conversation and now a special bond that cannot be broken for two military moms.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Northwestern Michigan College is becoming a hub for aviation students looking to specialize in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A local program that makes sure disabled veterans always have a ride to the doctor wants to expand, but they need some help.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.

Monday, January 14, 2013  After more than four decades, his family is finally getting the medals, including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star he earned.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  After being overseas for seven long months, a Traverse City Marine finally returned home to northern Michigan this weekend.