Newly commissioned, USS Milwaukee departs city for its home port of San Diego
MILWAUKEE -- After a weekend commissioning, the USS Milwaukee left the Port of Milwaukee on Monday morning, November 23rd.The USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was built in Marinette.
MILWAUKEE -- After a weekend commissioning, the USS Milwaukee left the Port of Milwaukee on Monday morning, November 23rd.The USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was built in Marinette.
"Happiest I've been:" Group works to get veterans moving & active, and help them heal
BROOKFIELD -- Those of us who never wore a military uniform can't understand what it feels like -- but that doesn't mean we can't be grateful.
BROOKFIELD -- Those of us who never wore a military uniform can't understand what it feels like -- but that doesn't mean we can't be grateful.
His dream was "to be a Marine forever," but medical diagnosis meant another dream would become reality
MEQUON -- For his whole life, Anthony Moro wanted to serve in the Marine Corps, but after eight years of service, he was forced to take a different route in life.Moro now serves as a fitness coach, and he says he's exactly where he always wanted to be.
MEQUON -- For his whole life, Anthony Moro wanted to serve in the Marine Corps, but after eight years of service, he was forced to take a different route in life.Moro now serves as a fitness coach, and he says he's exactly where he always wanted to be.
"Nothing better than a child's smile:" Marines collect donations for Toys for Tots
MILWAUKEE -- It is your chance to make this Christmas a special one for some children in the Milwaukee area.
MILWAUKEE -- It is your chance to make this Christmas a special one for some children in the Milwaukee area.
"Make a hire on the spot:" Veterans in search of work benefit from RecruitMilitary Job Fair
MILWAUKEE -- Veterans looking for a job are getting some help.
MILWAUKEE -- Veterans looking for a job are getting some help.
"They banned me from campus:" Confrontation lands college student in trouble
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A college student and veteran faces possible discipline after calling out another student for allegedly making up stories about serving in the Marines.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- A college student and veteran faces possible discipline after calling out another student for allegedly making up stories about serving in the Marines.
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.
SOLD OUT: Tickets no longer available for USS Milwaukee commissioning
MILWAUKEE -- The USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) commissioning will take place November 21st at 1 p.m. at Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront.Tickets for the commissioning are SOLD OUT!
MILWAUKEE -- The USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) commissioning will take place November 21st at 1 p.m. at Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront.Tickets for the commissioning are SOLD OUT!
Medical examiner identifies two men killed after boat crashed into break wall near Hoan
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are dead and two women rescued after a boat crashed into a break wall near the Hoan Bridge late Monday, September 7th.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are dead and two women rescued after a boat crashed into a break wall near the Hoan Bridge late Monday, September 7th.
22-year-old woman dies after she and her vehicle were pulled from water in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 22-year-old woman has died after her SUV went into the harbor on Sunday, September 6th.It happened around 2:00 p.m. near the Best Western Hotel.Police say Coast Guard and Dive Team officials entered the water and pulled the driver and vehicle out.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 22-year-old woman has died after her SUV went into the harbor on Sunday, September 6th.It happened around 2:00 p.m. near the Best Western Hotel.Police say Coast Guard and Dive Team officials entered the water and pulled the driver and vehicle out.
"It is important:" First responders reflect on disaster simulation, training for EF5 tornado in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Local residents on a drizzly Saturday (August 29th) noticed their streets filled with police cars, ambulances and Wisconsin National Guard Humvees as nearly 1,000 emergency and military first responders converged on Waukesha, Wisconsin, in a training scenario where the city was devastated by an EF5 tornado.Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department, civilian emergency responders and all levels of emergency management to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise held Aug. 28-30 at the Waukesha County Expo Center and at sites throughout the city."The tornado scenario simulated a mass casualty event that would prompt emergency response from all levels of emergency management including the National Guard," Kevin Lahner, Waukesha city administrator, said.Such large-scale exercises are vital to hone the ability of local and state agencies to respond and work together during both natural and manmade disasters in Wisconsin."This exercise here validates all of our planning and preparation," said Brian Satula, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator. "Barring having a real incident, this exercise is the best thing we have to make sure all of the preparedness, planning and coordination for responding to emergencies works."The Waukesha Police Department volunteered to host the exercise, which is required to validate the National Guard Reaction Force's (NGRF) ability to conduct its civil support mission."Planning started back in August of 2014," said Waukesha police Capt.
WAUKESHA -- Local residents on a drizzly Saturday (August 29th) noticed their streets filled with police cars, ambulances and Wisconsin National Guard Humvees as nearly 1,000 emergency and military first responders converged on Waukesha, Wisconsin, in a training scenario where the city was devastated by an EF5 tornado.Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department, civilian emergency responders and all levels of emergency management to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise held Aug. 28-30 at the Waukesha County Expo Center and at sites throughout the city."The tornado scenario simulated a mass casualty event that would prompt emergency response from all levels of emergency management including the National Guard," Kevin Lahner, Waukesha city administrator, said.Such large-scale exercises are vital to hone the ability of local and state agencies to respond and work together during both natural and manmade disasters in Wisconsin."This exercise here validates all of our planning and preparation," said Brian Satula, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator. "Barring having a real incident, this exercise is the best thing we have to make sure all of the preparedness, planning and coordination for responding to emergencies works."The Waukesha Police Department volunteered to host the exercise, which is required to validate the National Guard Reaction Force's (NGRF) ability to conduct its civil support mission."Planning started back in August of 2014," said Waukesha police Capt.
Three-day disaster exercise: First responders simulate E5 tornado that's devastated Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department and civilian emergency responders to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise in Waukesha beginning Friday, August 28th.When disaster strikes, you want knowledgeable people ready to respond.
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 700 Wisconsin National Guard troops partnered with the city of Waukesha Police Department and civilian emergency responders to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise in Waukesha beginning Friday, August 28th.When disaster strikes, you want knowledgeable people ready to respond.
Milwaukee Brewers players take time out to visit VA Medical Center: "It means a lot to our veterans"
MILWAUKEE -- Any time you get members of a professional sports team to take time out to visit those who have served our country, it's usually an unforgettable experience.
MILWAUKEE -- Any time you get members of a professional sports team to take time out to visit those who have served our country, it's usually an unforgettable experience.
Search of Milwaukee River for man who reportedly jumped from tour boat now a recovery mission
MILWAUKEE -- A search of the Milwaukee River resumed Sunday morning, August 2nd around 8:00 a.m. for a man who apparently jumped into the water from a tour boat.
MILWAUKEE -- A search of the Milwaukee River resumed Sunday morning, August 2nd around 8:00 a.m. for a man who apparently jumped into the water from a tour boat.
Pictures: Three hurt after boat crashes into break wall at Sheboygan Marina
SHEBOYGAN -- Three people sustained minor injuries after their fishing boat crashed into a break wall at the Sheboygan Marina Wednesday night, July 22nd.The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office received a call around 9:40 p.m. about a 29 foot fishing vessel striking the north pier.
SHEBOYGAN -- Three people sustained minor injuries after their fishing boat crashed into a break wall at the Sheboygan Marina Wednesday night, July 22nd.The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office received a call around 9:40 p.m. about a 29 foot fishing vessel striking the north pier.
"A huge step forward:" Governor Walker issues executive order to arm Wisconsin National Guard
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order on Tuesday, July 21st allowing Wisconsin National Guard members to carry weapons while on duty.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order on Tuesday, July 21st allowing Wisconsin National Guard members to carry weapons while on duty.
"A tragic accident:" 62-year-old Middleton man, found unresponsive on sailboat, dies at the hospital
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
Watch this! Blue Angels fly-by buzzes beachgoers, sends umbrellas and tents flying
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- The Blue Angels took the skies over Florida this past weekend and apparently impressed a large crowd enjoying their day at the beach.A video uploaded to YouTube by MrJasonmx3 shows Angel #5 doing a low fly-by.
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- The Blue Angels took the skies over Florida this past weekend and apparently impressed a large crowd enjoying their day at the beach.A video uploaded to YouTube by MrJasonmx3 shows Angel #5 doing a low fly-by.
"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.
"Give back to those who have given:" Veterans relive war memories by taking a flight with Ageless Aviation
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a flight back in time!
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a flight back in time!