Evan Shelline books Veterans Day talks across Metro Detroit

Navy SEAL veteran Evan Shelline is scheduling Veterans Day talks for clubs, schools and senior communities across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. The short presentations focus on older veterans, the Buddy Check and how families and communities can better support veterans while they are still living.

Why it matters: - Shelline’s talks are aimed at reaching older veterans who may rarely discuss war service, especially Korean War and Vietnam veterans. - The presentations are designed for local groups that want a practical way to honor veterans and connect with those who may be isolated. - The Veterans Day outreach also promotes the Buddy Check, a simple step communities can use to identify veterans who need support.

What happened: - Navy SEAL veteran Evan Shelline, founder and president of VETTED in Troy, is booking Veterans Day talks across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. - The talks are available for service clubs, schools, senior living communities and veteran organizations. - Shelline’s speaking topics include older veterans, leadership, the Buddy Check and honoring veterans at home and at the end of life. - The available formats include 20- to 30-minute talks with questions, Veterans Day ceremony remarks, classroom or assembly visits, and radio or podcast interviews.

The details: - Shelline served about a decade in the U.S. Navy, including about six years with the SEAL Teams. - He made two combat deployments to Iraq with SEAL Team 4. - After the Navy, Shelline directed more than 60 vessel protection operations in maritime security and counter-piracy without a security incident. - He founded The Veteran Muster, a veterans-only gathering held in senior living communities. - One talk, “All Present and Accounted For,” focuses on what older veterans tell each other and what happens when Korean War and Vietnam veterans sit down with other veterans. - Another talk, “The Buddy Check,” offers practical advice on how to call a veteran, what to ask and how to listen. - A leadership talk draws on Shelline’s SEAL Teams and maritime security experience. - A fourth talk focuses on what families, caregivers and care communities can do to recognize a veteran’s service while the veteran is still living. - In a 2025 interview recorded at Inbound 281’s Studio 281, Shelline said Vietnam-era veterans can be guarded because they were not treated well. - On Veterans Radio in October, Shelline said veterans who need someone to talk to can be connected through groups such as the American Legion and VFW. - Shelline founded VETTED in 2024. - Shelline chairs the Veteran Advisory Committee at Lily Hospice in Troy and serves as Senior Vice Commander of Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski VFW Post 6896. - VETTED is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Troy, Michigan. - VETTED provides in-home care for veterans in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. - The Veteran Muster is an independent veteran fellowship initiative organized by VETTED Veteran Care and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Between the lines: - Shelline’s pitch blends storytelling, practical outreach and veteran-to-veteran connection, which can make the message more accessible for nonveteran audiences. - The focus on senior living communities suggests a wider effort to reach aging veterans where they live, not just at formal ceremonies. - The emphasis on listening and connection points to a broader need for informal support networks, especially for veterans who may not seek help directly.

What's next: - Organizations can invite Shelline to speak by visiting speaking information, emailing evan@vettedvc.com or calling 248-794-9292. - Booking requests should include the organization, date, place, expected attendance and the talk of interest. - Bios and a headshot for printed programs are available in the media kit at the media kit. - Shelline’s full biography is available at his full biography. - More information about VETTED is available at the company website.

The bottom line: - Shelline is using Veterans Day season to turn lived military experience into short, practical talks that encourage communities to notice, honor and check in on veterans before they disappear from view.