"Thank you" stickers mean plenty to veterans who receive them
MEDFORD, Mass. (FOX) -- "Thank you for your service." It's a simple message with so much meaning.
MEDFORD, Mass. (FOX) -- "Thank you for your service." It's a simple message with so much meaning.
Easter Seals, Dryhootch open support center for veterans
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- For many deployed military members, returning home can be a challenging time.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- For many deployed military members, returning home can be a challenging time.
50 homeless vets living in Wisconsin will soon find permanent homes
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Approximately 50 homeless veterans living on the streets and in shelters in Wisconsin will soon find a permanent place to call home.U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K.
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Approximately 50 homeless veterans living on the streets and in shelters in Wisconsin will soon find a permanent place to call home.U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K.
Free museum admission for veterans, active military begins
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission for all veterans, active military, and up to five additional family members beginning on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day).Currently on view is The Veterans Book Project: Objects for Deployment, which highlights the stories of veterans from throughout the country, including five local veterans and their families.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission for all veterans, active military, and up to five additional family members beginning on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day).Currently on view is The Veterans Book Project: Objects for Deployment, which highlights the stories of veterans from throughout the country, including five local veterans and their families.
Contractor steps up to make repairs at non-profit building for vets
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last week, FOX6 News shared the story of a gathering place for veterans in desperate need of repair.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last week, FOX6 News shared the story of a gathering place for veterans in desperate need of repair.
Easter Seals now helping military veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An international organization with nearly a century of serving those with disabilities is now looking to help a different group in need: United States military veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An international organization with nearly a century of serving those with disabilities is now looking to help a different group in need: United States military veterans.
War Memorial Center hosts Job Fair for Veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 70 employers were on hand Thursday, March 7th for a job fair for veterans.The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center's biannual job fair was at the Milwaukee War Memorial.They moved to a bigger location to accommodate more employers and job seekers.Miller Coors and We Energies were just a couple of the employers looking to fill jobs.Many job seekers saw this job fair as a great first step in getting back to work."A lot of good companies that are out here.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 70 employers were on hand Thursday, March 7th for a job fair for veterans.The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center's biannual job fair was at the Milwaukee War Memorial.They moved to a bigger location to accommodate more employers and job seekers.Miller Coors and We Energies were just a couple of the employers looking to fill jobs.Many job seekers saw this job fair as a great first step in getting back to work."A lot of good companies that are out here.
Job fair for veterans to be held in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced a Job Fair for Military Veterans will be held on Thursday, March 7th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.This is the ninth and largest job fair put on by the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office.More than 70 companies including Pepsi, FedEx Express, WE Energies and the Milwaukee County Parks Department will be on hand interviewing and hiring veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced a Job Fair for Military Veterans will be held on Thursday, March 7th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.This is the ninth and largest job fair put on by the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office.More than 70 companies including Pepsi, FedEx Express, WE Energies and the Milwaukee County Parks Department will be on hand interviewing and hiring veterans.
Help for homeless veterans comes from Milwaukee group
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A recent federal study found more than 600,000 people are homeless across the country, and one in 10 of them is a U.S. veteran.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A recent federal study found more than 600,000 people are homeless across the country, and one in 10 of them is a U.S. veteran.
Gov. Walker unveils plans for spending on veterans benefits
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
Home Depot employees honored for work with veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Home Depot employees were honored on Wednesday, February 13th for what they are doing outside of work.At a ceremony at an area store, officials from the Center for Veterans Issues and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recognized the company for its work with Milwaukee veterans.The CVI supports the returning soldiers with benefits and housing to help them transition back to everyday life -- and those houses occasionally need maintenance."Because we have these facilities, they need maintenance on a continuous basis, and Home Depot stepped forward to assist us with not only the repair of some facilities, but the provision of materials to do the repair work," Robert Cocroft with CVI said.These workers donated more than 1,000 man hours helping at events at the CVI facilities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Home Depot employees were honored on Wednesday, February 13th for what they are doing outside of work.At a ceremony at an area store, officials from the Center for Veterans Issues and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recognized the company for its work with Milwaukee veterans.The CVI supports the returning soldiers with benefits and housing to help them transition back to everyday life -- and those houses occasionally need maintenance."Because we have these facilities, they need maintenance on a continuous basis, and Home Depot stepped forward to assist us with not only the repair of some facilities, but the provision of materials to do the repair work," Robert Cocroft with CVI said.These workers donated more than 1,000 man hours helping at events at the CVI facilities.
Heroes Come Home: Veterans' organization helps vets and their loved ones
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- When combat troops come home, they return to government benefits, support from non-profit organizations and others.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- When combat troops come home, they return to government benefits, support from non-profit organizations and others.
Veterans have positive response to women being allowed in combat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops.
UW-Madison researchers looking for participants for PTSD study
MADISON (WITI) -- Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning service members adjusting to life after combat.
MADISON (WITI) -- Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning service members adjusting to life after combat.
Heroes Come Home: Walmart to hire 100,000 veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our nation's veterans face a higher unemployment rate than non-veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our nation's veterans face a higher unemployment rate than non-veterans.
Heroes Come Home: New specialty court for non-violent veterans
MILWAUKEE -- Post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and mental illness are some issues causing veterans to find themselves on the wrong side of the law after military service.
MILWAUKEE -- Post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and mental illness are some issues causing veterans to find themselves on the wrong side of the law after military service.
Heroes Come Home: Dryhootch - Reaching out to vets through a cup of Joe
MILWAUKEE -- The men and women in the Armed Forces may come home to parades and parties, but after the marching and music has stopped, they face some real challenges.
MILWAUKEE -- The men and women in the Armed Forces may come home to parades and parties, but after the marching and music has stopped, they face some real challenges.
4 dead after train hits truck during parade saluting troops
(CNN) -- A train rammed into a flatbed truck carrying participants in a West Texas parade saluting U.S. troops, killing four people and injuring several others, a police spokesman said.
(CNN) -- A train rammed into a flatbed truck carrying participants in a West Texas parade saluting U.S. troops, killing four people and injuring several others, a police spokesman said.
Operation Troops and Tails
Fox6's Ashley Sears celebrated Veterans Day by playing with puppies and kittens.
Fox6's Ashley Sears celebrated Veterans Day by playing with puppies and kittens.
Milwaukee museums to offer free admission to vets
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Two Milwaukee museums are offering free admission for veterans this weekend in recognition of Veterans Day.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Two Milwaukee museums are offering free admission for veterans this weekend in recognition of Veterans Day.