In 2002, there were 1,173 active-duty military personnel and 8,038 civilian personnel in Michigan. The Detroit Arsenal at Warren is the state's largest center for civilians. In 2001 Michigan firms received over $2.28 billion in defense contracts.
As of 2002, there were 913,573 veterans of US military service living in Michigan. Of these, 186,516 served in World War II; 118,636 in the Korean conflict; 276,749 during the Vietnam era, and during 1990–2000 (including the Persian Gulf War), 82,180. Veterans' benefits exceeded $855 million in 2002.
In 2000, the Michigan State Police employed 2,102 full-time sworn officers.