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MVAA Launches MiVeteran App

November 13, 2025
LANSING, Mich.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) created a mobile application designed for Veterans and transitioning Service Members to help with navigating their earned benefits and resources.

Apple Users
Android Users

The MiVeteran app provides quick access on mobile devices to support and services the MVAA offers, as well as showcases the opportunities Michigan has for Veterans and transitioning Service Members to work, raise a family, continue their education and retire.

“The launch of this mobile app represents a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to serving Veterans,” said MVAA director Brian Love. “By putting essential benefits and resources right at their fingertips, we’re making it easier than ever to access the support they’ve earned – anytime, anywhere.”

MiVeteran offers a variety of resources and information including:

  • DD-214 requests
  • Find a Veteran Service Officer
  • State of Michigan Benefits
  • Employment
  • Education
  • Housing Assistance
  • Healthcare and Disability
  • Transitioning Service Members Benefits Guide
  • Michigan Veterans Homes
  • Michigan National Guard Family Program
(select “Benefits & Resources” from the top “hamburger” menu)

The MiVeteran app is available for free and can be downloaded on your mobile device in the App Store and Google Play Store.

Source – MVAA website:
https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa/news/2025/11/13/mvaa-launches-miveteran-app

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VETT Act Becomes Law & Other Wins in the 118th Congress

Update from the AMVETS Legislation Action Center
12/18/2024

Good morning,

As the legislative year comes to an end, we wanted to give you an update on all of the incredible victories we’ve achieved during the 118th Congress.

The VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act became public law on December 12, 2024. After over six years and three Congresses, all AMVETS posts may now receive tax-deductible charitable gifts. The American Legion and other Congressionally-chartered 501(c)(19) veteran organizations are also now able to receive these tax deductible funds and donations.

Your members of Congress have seen your communications and listened to your calls for accountability firsthand. This bill became law because of your hard work and passion for our nation’s veterans.

Your engagement makes things happen on Capitol Hill that impact veterans across the country. Because of your efforts, several of our other supported bills have also gone beyond introduction this Congress. These bills and their statuses can be found listed below:

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