LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Monday marks Veterans Day, and Michigan is honoring the women who have served in a unique way.

Special “woman veteran” license plates.

A Senate Bill signed into law last week allows women veterans to display their service with a special “woman veteran” special license plate.

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“I signed a bill that recognizes the more than 46,000 brave Michigan women veterans who served our nation in uniform, defending our freedoms abroad and here at home,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “These special license plates give these brave servicewomen the opportunity to share their stories and build community through their shared experience as women veterans. Together, let’s continue to celebrate our veterans and fight for those who fought for us.”

Veterans have “risked everything.”

Female veterans can apply to the Secretary of State for a “woman veteran” special license plate.

“Our veterans have risked everything to protect our freedoms and secure our nation. They deserve meaningful recognition for their dedication and sacrifices,” said state Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit).

Her colleague, state Senator Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe) said the license plates are “one small way for the general public to recognize them so that they can show their appreciation.”

Veterans Day activities in Michigan.

Veterans Day activities in Michigan will honor both men and women who served and sacrificed. Ceremonies and activities statewide can be found here.

“Michigan is home to more than 516,000 veterans and their families,” said Brian L. Love, director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Each one brings their unique story of service with them everywhere they go. [We are] is dedicated to making sure that all Michigan’s veterans and their family members are supported and can succeed in the communities they live, work and play in.”