Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal
The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.
‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle: Father, veteran, husband leaves lasting legacy
Feb. 2 is the ninth anniversary of the retired Navy SEAL’s death whose career was documented in the bestselling “American Sniper” autobiography and later blockbuster film.
Volunteer program helps socially isolated veterans amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Compassionate Contact Corps has about 750 volunteers across the United States and they’ve been matched with over 7,500 veterans so far.
4 veterans rowing 3,000 miles across Atlantic to help US service members struggling with PTSD
Four U.S. veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and money to help those struggling with financial problems, housing accessibility and more.
Sofas for Service donates furniture to Milwaukee County veteran
The group Sofas for Service delivered free furniture to a Milwaukee County veteran in need on Saturday, Jan. 7.
Service dogs for Wisconsin veterans support mental health
Service dogs can offer support and even help change a veteran's quality of life. Two organizations participated in Paws for a Cause Tuesday.
Cedarburg free lunch for vets at American Legion
It can be hard to truly comprehend the sacrifice our country’s veterans have made and even harder to provide a proper thank you. At the American Legion Post in Cedarburg, veterans were remembered and honored.
Army veteran finds purpose in adaptive sports
Veteran LeToi Adams is the oldest player on the UW-Whitewater women's wheelchair basketball team. She only found the sport after tragedy.
Milwaukee Veterans Day Parade honors those who served
Milwaukee's Veterans Day Parade drew dozens downtown to support and honor those who served.
Milwaukee's Dryhootch provides veterans' 'lifeline'
Dryhootch on Brady Street in Milwaukee provides veterans with a place to group and meet regularly for peer support.
Denny's celebrates Veteran's Day with free food
Veterans can get a complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 11.
Bicycles donated to veterans
What started off as one act of kindness has turned into a mission to help veterans.
Wisconsin veteran, wife collect donations for Afghan refugees
A Wisconsin veteran and his wife are collecting donations in Union Grove for Afghan refugees housed at Fort McCoy.
Sendik's sends veterans on Honor Flights
Sendik's Food Market in Mequon is giving back to hundreds of veterans, sending around 300 on their Stars and Stripes Honor Flight – free of charge.
From Ground Zero to Afghanistan, veteran reflects on rage and perspective
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
Sheboygan veteran gifted Harley-Davidson through Hogs for Heroes
Hogs for Heroes gifted Aaron Kream, a medically retired Sheboygan veteran, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle -- a type of ''alternative therapy.''
Wisconsin homeless veterans facilities get $4.2M for improvements
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has been awarded funds to make capital improvements to facilities for veterans.
Milwaukee area veterans support available amid Afghanistan chaos
The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is hosting a discussion Monday, Aug. 30 called ''We Grieve Together'' for veterans amid chaos in Afghanistan.