News & Events

On October 22nd, Trustees, residents, and VFW & Auxiliary leadership gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the doors of our Veteran & Family Resource Center, located in the lower level of our Health & Education building. This resource center was created to offer our veterans and families opportunities on campus to access resources from the community that they may be eligibl…

Executive Director, Mike Wilson Nine months have passed in the blink of an eye it seems. What a busy and fun summer at the VFW National Home. So many great things going on around campus all summer, and positive energy filled the air daily. The campus work group, 4H livestock show and sale at the county fair, Cup-A-Joe veteran networking opportunities, and so much more. Let’s not forget…

The National Home is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 election for new trustees in District 6 (KY, LA, MS, MO, TN) and District 10 (AR, NM, OK, TX).  District 6 Trustee Elect Michael Rhew Our District 6 Trustee Elect is Michael Rhew. Michael Rhew, U.S. Army retired, served from September 1977 to May 1998 with the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Military Policeman, Platoon Sergeant, Elect…

National Home Case Manager Naomi “From understanding your own parents, to yourself, and to your own parenting, this class is relevant to literally everyone,” wrote one resident parent in a follow up survey to a recent parenting class presented by the VFW National Home on campus. “The information was applicable to all parents, regardless of your child’s temperament,” wrote another parent about the class ent…

Joseph Saur, Employment Analyst with MVAA, Maris Schoen, Human Resource Business Partner with VFWNH, Michael Wilson, Executive Director with VFWNH Eaton Rapids/August 17, 2022- Under the leadership of Executive Director, Mike Wilson, the VFW National Home has been recognized as a Silver-Level Veteran friendly employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).More than 500 organizations across Michigan ar…

After two years of canceled or scaled back conventions, it was a welcome relief to gather again with our friends from the VFW and Auxiliary in Kansas City, MO. It was Executive Director Mike Wilson’s first VFW Convention, and he enjoyed the opportunity to meet with VFW and Auxiliary members and to address both audiences at the Convention. Executive Director, Mike Wilson addresses the VFW “I am excited …

VFW Jr. Vice Class of 2022 As the world returns to a semblance of normalcy, we were thrilled to host our VFW and Auxiliary Department Junior Vice Orientation event in person this year. This is the first time we’ve held this event in person since the Spring of 2019! National Jr. Vice Commander Duane Sarmiento and National Jr. Vice President Carla Martinez joined Department Jr. Vice Commanders and Presidents fro…

National Home Executive Director, Mike Wilson “Veterans go through transition when leaving the military to become a civilian,” says new VFW National Home Executive Director, Mike Wilson. “Some do it right away; some take years to transition; some never do and struggle their whole lives. The VFW National Home is here to be a part of that transition for those who are experiencing difficulty.” Wilson, a retire…

Brad and Sherry are part of an active family of four. “We’re busy bees,” claims Sherry who besides being a mom to Max, 8, and Daphne, 5 is a claims specialist for the State of Washington’s family leave program. Brad just completed two master’s degrees while at the same time working as a mental health counselor in a private practice. The couple owns their own home and drives a paid off car. Yet, th…

The VFW National Home would like to acknowledge our Board of Trustee Vietnam Veterans:  Board President and District #9 Trustee, Steve VanBergen District #2 Trustee, Art Scheuneman District #8 Trustee, Jerry Blake Welcome home and thank you for your service!  We also appreciate your continued service through your work on the Board at the VFW National Home.