A march across Madison for veterans: "22 veteran suicides a day is just unacceptable"

A march across Madison for veterans: "22 veteran suicides a day is just unacceptable"

MADISON -- Veterans, soldiers, friends and family members spent Saturday, October 22nd marching 22 miles across Madison -- and there was a mission behind this march.They marched for 22 miles -- representing the 22 veterans that commit suicide each day.They marched wearing packs weighing 22 pounds.

MADISON -- Veterans, soldiers, friends and family members spent Saturday, October 22nd marching 22 miles across Madison -- and there was a mission behind this march.They marched for 22 miles -- representing the 22 veterans that commit suicide each day.They marched wearing packs weighing 22 pounds.

Job Fair for veterans held at War Memorial Center in Milwaukee; 80 employers on hand

Job Fair for veterans held at War Memorial Center in Milwaukee; 80 employers on hand

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, October 6th hosted a job fair for veterans at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee -- from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This job fair was part of a combined effort by Milwaukee County Veterans Services, the Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Department of Workforce Development.More than 80 employers were on hand to discuss employment opportunities with veterans and their immediate family.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, October 6th hosted a job fair for veterans at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee -- from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This job fair was part of a combined effort by Milwaukee County Veterans Services, the Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Department of Workforce Development.More than 80 employers were on hand to discuss employment opportunities with veterans and their immediate family.

Veteran memorizes names, ranks of 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan: "They paid the ultimate price"

Veteran memorizes names, ranks of 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan: "They paid the ultimate price"

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- As the nation remembers its fallen service members on Memorial Day, an Afghanistan veteran has taken it to a whole new level.Ron White has memorized the names of about 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- As the nation remembers its fallen service members on Memorial Day, an Afghanistan veteran has taken it to a whole new level.Ron White has memorized the names of about 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan.

Governor Scott Walker signs five bills aimed at improving the lives of veterans

Governor Scott Walker signs five bills aimed at improving the lives of veterans

WAUSAU/DE PERE -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 25th signed into law five bills that the Governor's Office says will provide greater resources and tools for the state's veterans -- to make it easier for them to gain employment.Walker signed three bills (Assembly Bill 693, Senate Bill 418, Senate Bill 575) into law in Wausau, at the American Legion Post 10, the Governor's Office said in a statement.Two bills (Senate Bill 419 and Assembly Bill 441) were signed into law in De Pere -- at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Wisconsin Headquarters.Walker said this in the statement:

WAUSAU/DE PERE -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 25th signed into law five bills that the Governor's Office says will provide greater resources and tools for the state's veterans -- to make it easier for them to gain employment.Walker signed three bills (Assembly Bill 693, Senate Bill 418, Senate Bill 575) into law in Wausau, at the American Legion Post 10, the Governor's Office said in a statement.Two bills (Senate Bill 419 and Assembly Bill 441) were signed into law in De Pere -- at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Wisconsin Headquarters.Walker said this in the statement:

Goal of Job Fair for Veterans is to get nearly 200 job seekers back to work: "We'd love to see that"

Goal of Job Fair for Veterans is to get nearly 200 job seekers back to work: "We'd love to see that"

MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of companies were on the hunt for good employees on Thursday, October 8th -- but for this job fair you had to meet one criteria: be a veteran.A 2014 national report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the unemployment rate for veterans who have served our nation since 2001, is at about 7.2% nationally.

MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of companies were on the hunt for good employees on Thursday, October 8th -- but for this job fair you had to meet one criteria: be a veteran.A 2014 national report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the unemployment rate for veterans who have served our nation since 2001, is at about 7.2% nationally.

"Someone is thinking about you:" Veterans rally together to make care packages for troops overseas

"Someone is thinking about you:" Veterans rally together to make care packages for troops overseas

MEQUON (WITI) -- They're boxes and boxes of basic items, but to those serving overseas they can make all the difference in the world."It will put a smile on his face and hopefully we`ll put a smile on the other 98 guys' faces too," said Concordia University Director of Veterans Services Eduardo Garza.Concordia University in Mequon is the first college campus in Wisconsin to open an American Legion Post.After its members got word a fellow student and his unit in the Wisconsin National Guard were deployed to Afghanistan, they took action by kicking off Operation Falcon Support."Once you`ve served in the military, you don`t leave that behind," said Vietnam Veteran Jerry Smith.

MEQUON (WITI) -- They're boxes and boxes of basic items, but to those serving overseas they can make all the difference in the world."It will put a smile on his face and hopefully we`ll put a smile on the other 98 guys' faces too," said Concordia University Director of Veterans Services Eduardo Garza.Concordia University in Mequon is the first college campus in Wisconsin to open an American Legion Post.After its members got word a fellow student and his unit in the Wisconsin National Guard were deployed to Afghanistan, they took action by kicking off Operation Falcon Support."Once you`ve served in the military, you don`t leave that behind," said Vietnam Veteran Jerry Smith.

Show of patriotism: Associated Bank contest results in $2,500 donation to Sussex American Legion

Show of patriotism: Associated Bank contest results in $2,500 donation to Sussex American Legion

SUSSEX (WITI) -- A show of patriotism has led to a big donation for the Sussex American Legion.Associated Bank had a contest for all their branches to create a display to honor United States veterans.The Sussex branch asked its customers who were veterans to come in and get their pictures taken and share their stories.That display led to the branch winning $2,500 -- which it donated to the local American Legion Post.Legion officials say some of the money will be used to help local veterans in need."Sometimes it's a simple matter of a car battery, getting a set of tires, maybe a utility bill, and they're so financally strapped that sometimes they just can't make it and we have the funds to do it," David Latimer, American Legion Post #495 commander said.The money will also be used to print out more booklets that tell the story of the American flag.

SUSSEX (WITI) -- A show of patriotism has led to a big donation for the Sussex American Legion.Associated Bank had a contest for all their branches to create a display to honor United States veterans.The Sussex branch asked its customers who were veterans to come in and get their pictures taken and share their stories.That display led to the branch winning $2,500 -- which it donated to the local American Legion Post.Legion officials say some of the money will be used to help local veterans in need."Sometimes it's a simple matter of a car battery, getting a set of tires, maybe a utility bill, and they're so financally strapped that sometimes they just can't make it and we have the funds to do it," David Latimer, American Legion Post #495 commander said.The money will also be used to print out more booklets that tell the story of the American flag.