In the Media

NORVELL TWP., MI -- Rick Briggs has always been involved in charity work to help veterans, but when his son came back from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder, he knew more needed to be done for veterans. "A lot of guys put a gun in their mouth because they don't have hope, they don't have a ... Read More »

Our Neighbors in Action segment this week looks at Camp Liberty in Jackson County. It’s a volunteer operation that gives veterans a chance to spend time outdoors enjoying activities like fishing, hunting, hiking and canoeing. Wednesday on Current State means it’s time for Neighbors in Action, when ... Read More »

This year a law went into effect giving disabled veterans free hunting licenses. It's small consolation considering Michigan ranks behind all states and territories in per capita veteran spending including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Nonetheless, it's possibly a more meaningful gesture ... Read More »

BROOKLYN, MI – The Raisin River isn’t very wide or deep as it meanders through farmland a few miles northeast of this town in the Irish Hills in Jackson County. But on land that will become Camp Liberty – intended to become an outdoor, therapeutic haven for wounded military veterans – the scenic ... Read More »

WJR Radio Interview with Rick Briggs discussing Camp Liberty, the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and the Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors. Additionally, the upcoming 1st Annual Firing Line Mission Smoking BBQ fundraiser is discussed. Please listen here. NOTE: There are numerous intervals ... Read More »

Frank Beckman interviews Rick Brigg’s about Camp Liberty’s mission to help combat injured vets. Listen here. ... Read More »