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Administration officials met with Sergeant Major Bissonette (2nd from left) and Colonel Nott (2nd from right) prior to a listening session with Ft. McCoy staff.

Secretary Scocos and WDVA Executive Staff join James Megellas, the most decorated officer in the history of the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, at the world premiere of "Maggie's War: A True Story of Courage, Leadership and Valor in World War II."

Governor Walker recognized businesses in support of the Year of the Veteran at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Secretary Scocos presents a proclamation to members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart at a ceremony at the Milwaukee County War Memorial. Governor Walker proclaimed August 7, 2012 as Purple Heart Day in Wisconsin.

Employers learn about the benefits of hiring a veteran and ways to connect with veterans at the Year of the Veteran Business Symposium. MillerCoors partnered with WDVA to host the symposium at the Milwaukee Brewery Historic Stables.

Secretary Scocos, Executive Assistant Michael Trepanier and Waylon Hurlburt, Advisor to Governor Walker, show appreciation to the Royal Lao Veterans of Wisconsin at the WDVA offices.

Dan Schmitz, State Director of the US Department of Labor, Veterans Employment & Training Service, is presented a plaque by Secretary Scocos in appreciation of his 30+ years of service to returning service members and veterans.
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2012 Year of the Veteran Career and Benefit Fairs

October 18, 2012
  •  WDVA, Dept. of Workforce Development, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve & American LegionVeterans Career and Benefits Fair at VFW Post 388 in Wausau
  •  Tomah VA Medical Center:  Veteran Stand Down in LaCrosse – contact LaCrosee CVSO

November 11, 2012   VETERANS DAY
  •  WDVA WVH-King:  Veterans Day Program at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

November 12, 2012
  •  WDVA:  A Celebration of Wisconsin Women Veterans to be held at UW-Milwaukee in Milwaukee

December 7, 2012   PEARL HARBOR DAY
  •  WDVA WVH-King:  Pearl Harbor Day Program at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

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Featured Event

UA Veterans In Piping Program

Veterans In Piping poster image

Accelerated Welding Class Begins November 26, 2012

Interviews Starting October 11, 2012

Wisconsin Veterans Homes – Wonderful Places to Live

Veterans Home at King buildings photo
WVH-King

  • Affordable
  • Strong Veteran Communities
  • Managed and Nursing Care
  • Fun and Camaraderie

Admissions & Eligibility

Cost of Care

Flyer

Veterans Home at Union Grove Boland Hall photo
WVH-Union Grove

Caring for America's Heroes