Veterans will talk about their experiences during Operation Desert Storm 30 years ago and their ongoing work to help veterans during an online panel discussion later this month. The event begins at noon Thursday, Jan. 21. It will be accessible to the public via Zoom. To take part, click here or go to https://www.eventbrite.com and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Military Veteran Commentary
By Chief of Police Art Howell In observation of the recent community conversation wherein it was suggested that military veterans be excluded from future employment opportunities with the Racine Police Department, a formal public response is in order. This conversation cannot proceed in earnest without first acknowledging the sacrifice of those who have given their […]
Steil still pushing for answers in Wisconsin Veterans Home outbreak
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, who represents Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. UNION GROVE ⏤ U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil isn’t satisfied with the answers he’s received concerning an August COVID-19 outbreak at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s letter to state Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar, dated Nov. 23. Image provided. On Monday, […]
Kenosha County Board approves police body cams, veterans memorial bonds
A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department deputy stands monitoring commenters during a tense citizens’ comments portion of the County Board’s Thursday night special meeting. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. KENOSHA ⸺ Thursday night, 18 members of the County Board held a special meeting to pass bonds for police body cameras and improvements to a veterans […]
“Share the Warmth” Winter Clothing Drive
Chrissy’s K9 Castle is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran’s “Share the Warmth” winter clothing drive. The collected coats, hats scarves, gloves, or brand new socks will benefit the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. Throughout November, donation barrels will be at each entrance at Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly, 5201 Washington Ave. READ MORE: New law creates 988 suicide […]
New law creates 988 suicide hotline with special designation for Veterans
Legislation to designate a three-digit phone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline has been signed into law. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act directs the FCC to designate 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Line and allows veterans to press “1” after dialing 988 to be routed automatically to the Veterans […]
Drive-thru flu shot clinics for veterans set in Milwaukee, Union Grove
Veterans can receive flu shots quickly and easily at two upcoming drive-thru clinics hosted by the Milwaukee VA Medical Center: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Union Grove Clinic, 41425 Spring St.Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave. No appointments are required. There is […]
Milwaukee VA Provides Telehealth, Telephone Care During Pandemic
While the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center is only seeing patients for essential appointments at the hospital during the coronavirus pandemic, telephone and video appointments are still available. “We remain committed to providing our veterans with the world-class care they’ve earned and deserve,” said Dr. Dan Zomchek, medical center director. “We continue to urge all […]
Carthage College Awarded $15,000 Grant To Support Student Veterans
Carthage College has received a $15,000 grant from the William Dean Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee to provide Green Zone training for faculty and staff. Green Zone training aims to build a network of supportive allies who know the concerns of military veteran students and will assist them in navigating the complexities of […]
Veterans Treatment Court Seeks Volunteers
The Veterans Treatment Court of the 2nd Judicial District is looking for volunteer mentors to help their fellow veterans who are completing the court program. Volunteer mentors use their time and energy to help veterans with peer support and assist with finding resources such as housing, employment, job training, education, transportation, VA benefits, discharge status, […]
State Veterans agency announces new grants for business training and technical assistance
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dan Zimmerman announced today $400,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. “We are proud to support veterans who are choosing to invest in themselves to create businesses right here in Wisconsin,” said […]
Stand Down event, Nov. 10, brings needed services to homeless Veterans
A Veterans Stand Down Event will be put on by Racine/Kenosha Veterans Services on Nov. 10 and Racine’s Lakefront YMCA. The event gives homeless Veterans the opportunity to come together for camaraderie, food, clothing, as well as medical, dental and other services. Veterans are provided access to community resources to rebuild their lives. At the […]
UW-Parkside students chosen to participate in program for female veterans
The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University awarded University of Wisconsin-Parkside students Chesney Fix and Anjuli Holmes with a scholarship to attend the 2018 Focus Forward Fellowship hosted at Purdue, West Lafayette, Ind. The Focus Forward Fellowship helps female veteran students build skills, leadership, and a sense of community with their peers. Fix and Holmes […]
Foxconn unveils campaign to hire 3,000 military veterans
With the first vertical construction recently taking place at what will become part of the Foxconn Technology Group’s massive Mount Pleasant facility, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer is facing the reality of just exactly HOW it will hire the 13,000 workers it has promised to employ. Southeastern Wisconsin, along with much of the United States, is […]
Badger ticket lottery for veterans opens August 1
Get ready to Jump Around! The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs will give away free tickets to the Wisconsin Badger Salute to Veterans football game. Beginning on Aug. 1, at 10:00 a.m., veterans and service members can register to win two free tickets to the Wisconsin Badgers’ season opener versus Western Kentucky at Camp Randall […]
