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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.

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Grants Now Available for Non-Profit Organizations to Help Veteran Entrepreneurs, Improve Employment >>Read More...

WDVA Announces Memorial Day Events at Wisconsin Veterans Cemeteries >>Read More...

Veterans Home at King to Celebrate Grand Opening of Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s James Megellas Gallery >>Read More...

WDVA Veterans Events

July 23, 2018 - Veterans Home at King Career Fair in Wausau: Learn about the career opportunities available at our top-rated Home.
July 24. 2018 - Senior Health Fair at King in the Marden Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
August 12, 2018 - Miller High Life Veterans & Military Recognition Day at the Wisconsin State Fair, veteran recognition ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
August 23, 2018 - Mess Night at the Museum: Photography in the American Civil War highlights how photography was a major social innovation during the war. Click here for more details.