Tombstones of former military members are seen on Veterans Day at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan on November 11, 2020. Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
DETROIT, MI ~ Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Starting in 1919 as Armistice Day for World War 1 veterans, it was officially declared a federal holiday in 1938 before its name changed to Veterans Day to include all Armed Forces members in 1954. WJR highlights those who served the U.S. on Nov. 11.
PODCASTS:
Nov. 11, 2025 ~ Jim McCloughan, Vietnam War combat medic from South Haven and the lone living Michigan Medal of Honor recipient, and Russ Shomberger, member of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Detroit committee, join Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss this morning’s War Memorial breakfast.
Nov. 11, 2025 ~ Executive Director of the Michigan Heroes Museum John Ryder and Curator at the Michigan Heroes Museum John Auger sit down with Kevin Dietz to tell us how the museum honors those that have served from Michigan.
Nov. 11, 2025 ~ Ret. US Air Force Master Sgt Laura Rios and Chief Veteran Service Officer Andy McKinnon join Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel live from Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace for Veterans Day.
Nov. 11, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Brian L. Love about Veterans Day and the 250th birthday of the United States Marines.
