Veterans

Thank  You For Your Service!

MI Veterans Affairs Agency 

Michigan Works! West Central is dedicated to assisting veterans. If you are looking for information about education, healthcare, benefits or quality-of-life programs for veterans, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is a great resource to utilize. They are available for contact at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838).


For more information about local Veterans Affairs offices and other veterans resources, keep scrolling.

Local Veterans Affairs Offices 

Lake County Veterans Affairs Office

Norm Zelony

Lake County Courthouse

800 Tenth St., Suite 200, Baldwin

(231) 745-6003

Mason County Veterans Affairs Office

John Cotton

Lakeshore Resource Center

920 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington

(231) 583-2028

Mecosta County Veterans Affairs Office

Paul MacKersie

Michigan Works! West Central

14330 Northland Drive, Big Rapids

(231) 592-0124

Newaygo County Veterans Affairs Office

Steve Cain, Rebecca Ball and Charles McKinley

Newaygo County Office

1087 Newell St., White Cloud

(231) 689-7218

Oceana County Veterans Affairs Office

Jodi Slinkard and Samuel Nanasi

Oceana County Services Building

844 S. Griswold St., Hart

(231) 873-6834

Osceola County Veterans Affairs Office

Dave Blanchard, Rick Lloyd and Wayne Stevens

Osceola County Commission on Aging

215 S. Division St., Reed City

(231) 680-4341

Helpful Links

Transitioning into civilian life can be a challenge, but it’s also a time to be excited for what’s to come. Michigan Works! West Central wants to help you make the right choices for you and your family. There are many post-military options available and resources to explore below.


American Legion

legion.org


Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Veterans' Employment & Training Services (VETS)

Provides detailed information regarding Michigan jobs, careers and employment assistance for veterans.

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Michigan.gov/MVAA

Find a veteran service officer:

michigan.gov/mvaa/county-filter-search-locations#g=42.731940000000066|-84.55224999999996&o=Distance%2CAscending


Hiring Qualified Veterans - Documentation of Military Training and Experience

fedshirevets.gov


e-VETS Resource Advisor

webapps.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm


Veterans Benefits Administration

benefits.va.gov/benefits/


Department of Veterans Affairs

va.gov


Disabled American Veterans

dav.org


Marine Corps League

mclnational.org


Michigan Air National Guard

127wg.ang.af.mil


Michigan Army National Guard

miarmyguard.com


United States Air Force

af.mil


United States Army

goarmy.com


United States Coast Guard

uscg.mil


United States Marines

usmc.mil


United States Navy

navy.mil


United States Space Force

spaceforce.com


Veterans of Foreign Wars

vfw.org

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