Veterans head to Madison WWII museum on D-Day anniversary
MADISON -- A group of Air Force Veterans took a trip down memory lane on the 68th anniversary of D-Day, June 6th.
2,000th veteran takes trip to D.C. with Stars and Stripes Honor Flight
MILWAUKEE -- 224 World War II veterans made the trip from Milwaukee to Washington D.C. Saturday, June 2nd.
Founder of Dryhootch honored by White House
MILWAUKEE -- The founder of Dryhootch in Milwaukee was honored as a champion of change.
Still no donations from man behind Double Up 4 Vets coupon books
MILWAUKEE -- The man behind a fundraising business that's supposed to help injured veterans has once again failed to produce the donations he promised.It's a follow up to a FOX6 investigation into "Double Up 4 Vets" and Brian Michaud.Michaud says he has raised more than $17,000 in gross sales from a coupon book with buy one, get one free deals at local bars and restaurants.
President Obama pledges support for veterans, families
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Under a scorching morning sun, President Barack Obama laid a wreath to fallen U.S. warriors Monday, May 28th at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Memorial Day ceremonies that will include the launch of a 13-year commemoration of the Vietnam War.
Greater Milwaukee host to Memorial Day celebrations of remembrance
MILWAUKEE -- Many view Memorial Day as the unofficial start to summer, celebrated with cookouts and family parties.
Nation of Patriots Tour to carry flag across 48 states
OCONOMOWOC -- The Nation of Patriots started their journey in Oconomowoc Saturday, May 26th.
"Double-Up 4 Vets" double-crosses donors
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man vowed to raise up to a half-million dollars for injured Wisconsin veterans, but now admits, he's hardly given any money to veterans at all!
Armed Services Comm. to offer military special discounts
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Armed Services Committee and local area restaurants are joining together to salute all active, reserve and veteran personnel in celebration of Armed Forces Week.
Virtual job fair for veterans to be held Thursday
MADISON (AP) -- A virtual job fair for veterans and service members in Wisconsin is being planned for Thursday.Gov.
Veterans trek 135 miles from Kenosha to Appleton
MILWAUKEE -- A group called "My Team Triumph is running 135 miles, from Kenosha to Appleton to raise $10,000 for the men and women who have served our country."I just look at it as, what if it were me?
Hundreds of jobs available at veterans-only career fair
MILWAUKEE -- Unemployed veterans in southeast Wisconsin got the chance to show off their skills Friday as the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted a "veterans only" career fair.More than 35 employers were there looking to fill more than 750 jobs - jobs ranging from government, to manufacturing, to medical services and private business.“These employers at the tables are ready to hire.
Veteran finalist to win 2012 Toyota Camry
Military personnel and their families give so much -- their time, energy, and sometimes even their lives.
VA Hospital uses unique therapy programs to help veterans
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's VA Hospital is giving veterans looking to find themselves after suffering physical or emotional pain hope, and many say the hospital provides much more than that!
What do Vietnam veterans think about the John Doe case?
MILWAUKEE -- Veterans continue to share strong reactions to word of the accusations against Kevin Kavanaugh, who is accused of stealing more than $40,000 from organizations that distribute money to veterans.Vietnam veterans meeting at Dry Hootch Coffee House aren't at a loss for words just one day after Milwaukee County DA John Chisholm announced embezzlement charges against Kavanaugh.
World War II veterans take Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Once you've seen it, it is difficult to believe there was ever any controversy about building the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.It is a monument that was way overdue, but now that it's here, there is a rush to get World War II veterans there to see it in person.FOX6's Ted Perry, along with photojournalist Jeremy Mews were recently invited to hop aboard a Stars and Stripes honor flight, where veterans are taken to D.C. to see the monument up close.Seventy years ago, World War II vets were marching across Europe and sailing across the Pacific, and recently, the generation that just wanted to look forward was asked to board a plane and look back.Joe Dean is captain of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, which tries, as often as it can, to make sure members of the World War II generation feel the gratitude of those who are living lives those veterans made possible."They never asked for a 'thank you,' but we feel they so richly deserve one," Dean said.The Honor Flight is a short flight to Washington, D.C., and when the veterans landed at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, many of them didn't quite know what to make of the volunteer welcoming committee, which consisted of civilians and current military members.Carl Zimmerman is a face familiar to generations of Milwaukeeans.
Operation Sweaters for Veterans kicks off in Milwaukee
You have an opportunity to honor a veteran by keeping them warm this winter.