Veterans

Some fired federal workers in Wisconsin are already receiving back pay after being reinstated, but other employees are still awaiting payment or have been placed on paid leave.

A new exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum features never-before-seen or rare objects on display to highlight the contributions that Wisconsin veterans make after they leave the military.

Nearly 11,000 federal employees work for the VA in Wisconsin, but it’s unclear how many have been affected by the recent cuts.

Hmong soldiers who risked their lives to aid U.S. troops in Laos lack official recognition as veterans. A group of Wisconsin lawmakers wants to change that.

One of the most active and effective combat units in the Pacific Theater during World War II had origins right here in the state of Wisconsin.

A Northwoods organization is giving veterans and their families a new way to seek solace from daily stresses, surrounded by animals and picturesque scenery, free of charge.

A U.S. committee on veterans affairs recently heard testimony in La Crosse about how to improve resources and programs for service members as they transition back to civilian life.

The State Building Commission approved $9 million for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase the building currently leased by the museum at 30 West Mifflin St.

When Lewis Harned celebrated his 99th birthday, his daughter brainstormed how they would celebrate his 100th. They made a list.

Local veterans service officers connect veterans with federal programs, file pension and compensation claims, and help them enroll in job, housing, disability and education benefits. But, in Wisconsin, those positions […]