The “HER SERVICE OUR FREEDOM” plate debut positions Michigan as the 17th state to honor women veterans with an official designation as female veterans become the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. military.
Michigan Honors Women Veterans With New License Plate as Female Service Members Gain National Recognition
Just days before Veterans Day, Michigan took a major step to honor the growing community of female service members—unveiling a new Women Veterans License Plate during a ceremony on Nov. 10 in Dearborn. The move makes Michigan the 17th state to formally recognize women veterans through a dedicated state plate.
The unveiling at the Henry Ford Centennial Library drew state lawmakers, military families, community leaders, and dozens of female veterans from southeastern Michigan, giving the event the atmosphere of a milestone moment long overdue.
“It is only fitting that we honor them not just with words, but with meaningful gestures,” said State Sen. Sylvia Santana, who spearheaded the bipartisan Senate Bill 788 authorizing the new plate.

