Veterans Resources

Issues: Veterans

My office has many resources for veterans. Whether you need to obtain medals, need assistance with the GI Bill, or looking for information on employment services, contact my District Office to determine whether we can assist you.

Veterans Services in the 12th

Benefits

  • VA Benefits
    This site provides resources for veterans, surviving spouses and children who might be eligible for VA's Pension Benefits.
  • GI Bill
    The Montgomery GI Bill delivers military education benefits to veterans and active duty personnel.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services
    This site provides service-connected disability veterans with services that lead to suitable employment that is consistent with their aptitudes and interests, or achieving independence in their daily living.
  • VA Home Loans
    Find information on home loans, eligibility, and other frequently ask questions.

VFW Post Locator

Michigan Veterans Organizations

Some of the national organizations that can provide assistance are listed below. All of these organizations are located on the 12th floor of the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building in Detroit.

  • American Legion
    1210 McNamara Federal Building
    477 Michigan Avenue
    Detroit, MI 48226
    (313) 964-6640
  • AMVETS
    1227 McNamara Federal Building
    477 Michigan Avenue
    Detroit, MI 48226
    (313) 964-6920
  • Disabled American Veterans
    1200 McNamara Federal Building
    477 Michigan Avenue
    Detroit, MI 48226
    (313) 964-6595
  • Paralyzed Veterans of America
    1233 McNamara Federal Building
    477 Michigan Avenue
    Detroit, MI 48226
    (313) 471-3996
  • Veterans of Foreign War
    1215 McNamara Federal Building
    477 Michigan Avenue
    Detroit, MI 48226
    (313) 964-6510
  • Vietnam Veterans of America
    1231 McNamara Federal Building
    477 Michigan Avenue
    Detroit, MI 48226
    (313) 961-9568

Veterans History Project

The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress is working to preserve this important part of our heritage for future generations by collecting oral histories, memoirs, diaries, letters and other documents that capture the experiences of those who have served our nation in time of war.

 

(Updated May 21, 2011)