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More than 1,200 people gathered to honor about 350 World War II veterans from across the state who attended Operation Greatest Generation.
Governor Scott Walker and Secretary Scocos thank Lynda Taylor for her service to veterans as 2011-12 National President of the AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary.

Secretary Scocos addressed the Women Veterans Health Summit at Edgewood College on March 31.

Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett (left) and veterans of the Vietnam War era listen as WDVA Secretary Scocos reads the Governor's Proclamation on Vietnam Veterans Day.

Vietnam Veterans Day was March 29. Seen during a ceremony with Secretary Scocos (left) are Vietnam Veterans: Richard Lindbeck, VVA State Commander; Dave Robokoff and Grailing Jones of Schneider Finance, Inc.

A Veteran Career and Benefit Fair took place at the National Guard Armory in Eau Claire on March 27.

Secretary Scocos with Roy Huff and Warren Skenandore, World War II veterans. Huff and Skenandore will be among those World War II veterans who will be celebrated during Operation Greatest Generation on May 4 in Green Bay.
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2012 Year of the Veteran Career and Benefit Fairs

May 22, 2012
  •  WDVA, Dept. of Workforce Development, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and American LegionVeterans Career and Benefits Fair at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol

May 24, 2012
  •  WDVA, Dept. of Workforce Development, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, American Legion, Merendino Cemetery Care, and Edgewood College:  Business Symposium at Edgewood College in Madison from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May 26, 2012
  •  VFW Post 2534:  First Annual State Veterans Reunion at Robinson Park in Wisconsin Rapids from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

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Featured Event

Wisconsin Veterans Home
at King

Open House & Old Car Show

Sunday, May 20, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Old cars at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King Open House

Celebrating 125 Years

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