Milwaukee apartment building for veterans vandalized
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thieves targeted a building meant to house veterans in need.Burgie Rogers has dedicated her life to the military mantra -- leave no man or woman behind.
Donate today to the mission of Wisconsin Honor Flight
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin is losing its veterans all too quickly.
Center for Veterans Issues offers free haircuts for veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You only get one first impression, and with a potential employer, that impression can be the difference between landing a job and heading home empty-handed.
Program working to help veterans find a job after their service
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Finding a job can be difficult enough for many -- add a negative social stigma and some employers won't even look at you.
Veterans can soon apply for "veterans" distinction on license
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary John Scocos and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Mark Gottlieb on Monday, November 11th announced that starting on December 2, 2013, veterans may voluntarily request through the WisDOT a veteran identifier on their Wisconsin driver’s license or state issued identification card.“It is fitting that on Veterans Day, WDVA and WisDOT announce they are beginning to implement the veteran identifier on driver’s licenses,” Governor Walker said. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for the good of our country and it is only right that we ease this burden of proof.”Veterans who choose to get the identifier must first verify they are eligible before they apply for a new card.
With government shutdown over, Milw. area veterans relieved
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The government shutdown is over, after Congress Wednesday night passed a bill to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.
Unique program at UWM helping veterans adjust to civilian life
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It can be difficult to leave a career you know for something entirely different.
Veterans on Day Four of walk from Milwaukee to Los Angeles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The road ahead is long for Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson.
Obama says backlog reduced in veterans' disability claims
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama unveiled initiatives Saturday in education and health for war veterans and highlighted how his administration has reduced by 20% the government's woeful backlog of veterans' disability claims."We're turning the tide.
World War II veterans get opportunity to fly bombers again
RACINE (WITI) -- The B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, and on Saturday, July 27th, 12 veterans will get a chance to fly it again.This is made possible through the "Wings of Freedom Tour."The veterans are all members of the 8th Air Force.
Skydive Midwest hosts free tandem jumps for veterans
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Skydive Midwest in Sturtevant this weekend hosted "Tandem for the Troops."The event allows disabled and adventurous veterans the ability to participate in a free, tandem skydive.Illinois native Marine Corporal Larry Bailey jumped yesterday.
"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.
Easter Seals, Dryhootch open support center for veterans
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.