Effective May 1, 2014 veterans that have an honorable discharge (with the VA form DD214) can apply at the Secretary of State to have the “Veteran” designation added to their state ID or driver license.  Having this designation on their ID allows veterans to receive discounts available to them with ease as well as get them in contact with services that are only available to veterans. Please visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

Make a decision to start saving today by checking out the link below for Military Saves Week, the last week in February. Don't wait to start saving for your future. It begins with a small step today!

Senate bill 352 recently passed says: (1) Real property used and owned as a homestead by a disabled veteran who was discharged from the armed forces of the United States under honorable conditions or by an individual described in subsection (2) is exempt from the collection of taxes under this act.

See if you qualify

• Air National Guard
• Buddy to Buddy Program (volunteer veteran program)
• Compensation
• Deployment Information
• Detroit FMWR
• Detroit Regional Benefits Office:  1-800-827-1000
• Education
• Join the Military
• Questions to ask the recruiter
• Leaving the Military? Advice on health care, taxes and more.
• Macomb County Vet Center:  586-412-0107
• Macomb County Veterans Services:  586-469-5315
• 21885 Dunham, Suite 3, Clinton Township (open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm)
• Michigan Office of Veterans Affairs:  517-284-5298
• Michigan Veterans
• Military Spouses Information
• Military and Veteran Benefits
• National Council for Aging Care's guide on military veteran benefit options
• Selfridge Psychological Health Program:  586-239-2510
• Taking Care of Your Credit
• Tax Tips -- Filing extensions
• VA Home Loan Eligibility
• VA Home Loan Tax Exempt Info
• VA Medical Center:  313-576-1000
• Veterans Welcome Packet
• Vets.gov
• Vets Returning Home