VA Home Loan Presentation (May 22nd, 2025) Free Hot Dog for Veterans Event at Escanaba Amvets Post #123

The good folks at Upper Peninsula State Bank will be providing a presentation on VA Loans. Free event and free hot dogs for local veterans and Amvet members. If your a veteran, or a family member of one, come on down and check out the club.

May Amvets Music Line Up: Interested in playing at Post #123?

 

The History of the Navy and Continental Marines Shared Through a Museum

A little but mighty museum provides artifacts and colorful displays of continental marine's past in the Nautical History Gallery and Museum.  The collection of U.S Navy and Marine Corp memorabilia from 1775 to 1945 provides more than an eye catching display but also brings to life the history that helped our nation and set the standards of service. 

There are five periods of Naval Evolution:

1775-1840

1840-1887

1887-1912

1912-1930

They have some pretty interesting pictures of model ships on their website.

If you are interested in history consider:

Resolution Establishing the Continental Marines 1775 

Brief History of the Corps. 

Just in case you want to enroll in a different kind of education. Marine Corps University

If your interested in in donating to the museum I'm sure they will be much appreciated. Donate to Nautical History Gallery & Museum

While the museum is not in Escanaba the site is designed around veterans and this may be of interest to them. This museum is run by a veteran. Nautical History Gallery & Museum

Amvets Successfully Hosts Meet the Veteran Service Officer Pizza Party Event (Thank You to VSO and Oven King Pizza)

Veterans enjoy a sense of community at Escanaba Amvet's Post #123 while listening to a presentation by the Delta County Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Dave Dziewior. The PowerPoint presentation provided information on resources, medical, and veteran related interests of the area. Event turnout was sizable and veterans left, not only satisfied with pizza, but also more connected with others within the veteran community.

Special thank you to Oven King Pizza who provided a special discount to help serve our veterans and the VSO who was our hosted speaker.

Amvets Post #123 is hoping to host a monthly veteran event to foster greater awareness of veteran interests/concerns as well as foster a robust community of military veterans and families. The hall also hosts bands and musical events on weekends (7pm-11pm), a full bar, dance floor, and plenty of seating. Join Today!

Delta County VSO Dave Dziewior Delta Co. VSO Webpage

Oven King in Escanaba Oven King Pizza Webpage

If you are interested in sponsoring an event or donating either call the club, send an email escanabaamvets@gmail.com or click the contact form to the right.

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." - Colin Powell, former U.S. General, Secretary of State, and National Security Advisor

The Skills Veterans Offer Employers and Employment Resources for Veterans

Veterans are an underutilized labor resource for local businesses and employers in the Escanaba area as well as the U.P. in general. Whether you are looking to hire a veteran or you are a veteran seeking a career move, you may find the resources below of interest. Some of the resources show the value of hiring veterans as well as links for veterans to explore gainful employment opportunities. Industry needs the skills veterans have gained in an increasingly highly technical working world. Hiring a veteran leads to increased competitiveness as well as enhancement of community resilience. 

A Few Facts on Veterans:

-In 2024 Veterans unemployment rate was at 3% which is much lower than the 3.9% experienced by non-veterans. Veterans are a people with s strong work ethic. Veteran Unemployment Rates

-Veterans are more likely to be self-employed and own their own businesses compared to the general population so entrepreneurial perspective is an asset. Veteran Entrepreneurs Research

 -Veterans are more likely to be employed in STEM fields even without a BA degree. Therefore employers may be interested in veterans for skills they can groom in technology. Perhaps even more beneficial or leading edge industries. Stem Employment and Veterans

-Helping veterans transition their learned job skills to civilian employment is important for maximizing contributions to society. While the hard skills are valid it is often the soft skills that make a difference. Soft Skills Learned in the Military

-Transferring the skills learned in the military to employment attributes that employers are interested is helpful for successful gainful employment and contributions to industry.  How Military Service Affects Veterans’ Job Outcomes

Veteran Job Boards: If you are a veteran and looking for work consider the following sources.

RecruitMilitary

If your not in the military yet and/or could reenlist consider Military Careers 2025

Hire Veterans

Military.com Veteran Jobs

VA Veteran Entrepreneurial Portal

Jobs in Escanaba

USA Jobs

VA for Vets Offers some upcoming job fairs as well as a number of resources. 

Security Clearance Jobs

Daily Press Get Hired

U.S. Department of Labor Find a Job

U.P. Michigan Works

A video to consider on hiring veterans.  Make sure you subscribe to our blog for updated veteran related information.

Keeping Veteran's Socially Connected: Coffee and Donut Socials on Wednesday at 8-10 am

People who are socially engaged in a community often find more enjoyment in their relationships, meaning during their day, live longer and have a touch more upbeat perspective. 'The importance of connections: Ways to live a longer, healthier life'. Veteran's in Delta County MI meets for Coffee and Donut Socials every Wednesday. We want to ensure our Amvet veteran members are aware of this excellent opportunity to connect with their brothers and sisters.

Coffee and Donut Social
Every Wednesday
8 am to 10 am
Escanaba Veteran Center (Google Map)
VA Escanaba Veteran Center Page
301 North 30th Street

Escanaba, MI 49829
906-233-0244

Department of Veteran Affairs encourages holistic health through social belonging, connectedness, and support. This connection is important for recently discharged soldiers reintegrating or soldiers of previous eras socializing. Bonds that can last a lifetime! The research report can be found at Veteran Research Social Well Being

The VA has some additional information on Veteran Socials

Britch R, Richards K, Williams K, Wolfe HL. Prioritizing Veteran Social Well-Being: A Call to Action. Med Care. 2024 Dec 1;62(12 Suppl 1):S15-S17. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000002058. Epub 2024 Nov 11. PMID: 39514487; PMCID: PMC11548806.

Amvets April Music and Karaoke Line Up! Swing, Sing, Zing!

Come on down and enjoy the entertainment at your local Amvets Post #123. We keep our members and guests swinging, singing and zinging with our music venues.

Entertainment starts at 7:00 PM

We are located at 1315 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829

Band and Karaoke Line Up for April: 

4/4 Ghost Riders

04/11 Three Wheel Drive

04/12 Magic Keys Karaoke

04/19 Moonlight Entertainment Karaoke

04/25/2025 Grand Design

04/26 Moonlight Entertainment Karaoke