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The WDVA and the State of Wisconsin supports its Veteran Owned Businesses. Get certified today! Learn More

Women Veterans

The WDVA recognizes the contributions of women veterans and provides outreach for women veterans programs and issues. Read More

Zero Veteran Suicide

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Members from the Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls visited Target Field in Minnesota to cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Twins bested the Brewers, but a fun time was had by all.

At-risk Veterans in our Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program attend a cooking skills class at Viterbo University.

The Women Veterans Retreat at the Trinity Equestrian Center included activities such as yoga, pickleball, and equine therapy.

Members at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King participate in a boxing clinic led by professional boxer JJ Corn.

Secretary Zimmerman and Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director Michael Telzrow cut a ribbon at the James Megellas Gallery at the WDVA's Veterans Home at King.

Members at the Veterans Home at King enjoy a beautiful day fishing on Rainbow Lake.

WDVA staff attend the unveiling of “Full Fatigues” Bucky, designed by the Madison Vet Center and VSA Wisconsin. “Full Fatigues” is at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as part of #BuckyOnParade, a public art event featuring 85 life-size Bucky Badger statues.

News

Grant Applications for Nonprofit Organizations Serving Veterans and Families Are Now Being Accepted >>Read More...

Nonprofit Organizations That Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs Can Apply for Grants >>Read More...

WDVA Veterans Events

August 18, 2018 - 62nd Annual Scheibe-Munro VFW & VFWA King Day
August 23, 2018 - Mess Night at the Museum: Photography in the American Civil War ... Click here for more details.
August 31, 2018 - Wisconsin Badgers Salute to Veterans Football Game against Western Kentucky
September 11, 2018 - Blood Drive at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls
October 6, 2018 - Wau-King Together for Dementia Awareness at our Veterans Home at King