Steven D. Lawrence – 1946 – 2012
The VFW Department of Wisconsin mourns the loss of this truly dedicated leader, supporter and Veterans’ advocate. Read the full obituary here. Continue reading
Steve Lawrence, Past State Commander and Former Quartermaster/Adjutant, Dies Suddenly
Nationally respected and dedicated former State Quartermaster/Adjutant, National Legislative Chairman and Past State Commander, Steve Lawrence, was widely known and always eager to assist his fellow Veterans. Continue reading
Veteran Quest, Ltd.
Veteran Quest, Ltd. is a nonprofit clinical program serving veterans and their families. It provides in-house therapeutic services, peer support and community outreach programs, to veterans of both active and reserve status, readjusting to civilian life. The program includes all levels of military service, both combat and non-combat engagement, as well as peacetime traumatic experiences. Veteran Quest Ltd 1322 South 117th. Street West Allis, WI 53214 Phone/Fax (414) 257-3622 http://www.veteranquest.net/ Print or Share
WEIGHT LOSS FOR VETERANS
The VA has a great weight loss program for veterans called MOVE! Please ask about this program at your VA. For those in the Milwaukee area! The Milwaukee VA has started a program MOVE OUT! They are looking for 16 posts in the Milwaukee area to serve as MOVE OUT sites. The post will need to provide space for MOVE OUT activities and secure storage spots for the equipment. These posts will receive $200 per year for three years in addition to weight loss activities, equipment and materials. Please contact Dr. Jeff Whittle at 414-384-2000, Ext. 46444 or Ms. Kristyn Ertl at Ext. 46441, their emails are: jeffrey.whittle@va.gov or kristyn.ertl@va.gov. Print or Share
THERAPY-EAT
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) is a proven method of effective therapy for most debilitating issues service related. Those who have PTSD, anxiety, TBI or other related injuries and disabilities will benefit from this form of therapy, many have said evenmoreso than traditional therapeutic measures. Please look for your nearest horse riding stables or animal therapy programs to see if they offer EAT. Some places that do offer it for free are Trinity Equestrian Center (TEC) in Eau Claire, WI, their website is: www.trinity-ec.com. and Stepping Stones Farms, located in Franksville, WI, their website is: www.steppingstonefarms.org. There are more available throughout our great State of Wisconsin, please let me know who and where they are so I can share their information. Print or Share
NEW DIRECTOR FOR TOMAH VA
Mario DeSanctis says his highest privilege is serving veterans by working in health care. “They put it all on the line for us, so to help them, it’s a privilege,” he said.
A privilege he welcomes in his new position of director at the Tomah VA Continue reading
VFW Testifies on VA Budget
On Wednesday, VFW testified before the House VA Committee as part of an Independent Budget (IB) panel on the FY 2013 VA budget. The IB, now in its 26th year, captures the full picture of what VA needs to care for veterans. VFW is responsible for the construction portion of the IB, and our testimony centered on major and minor construction project funding. Continue reading
Madison VA hospital fights Veteran homelessness
At one time in their lives, they each raised their right hands and swore an oath to defend their nation. They stood ready to give their lives for their country. Many fought armed enemies of the United States in faraway lands.
Today they are homeless veterans — veterans without homes, but not without hope. Continue reading
Wanggaard, Vos Holding Veterans Listening Session
Veterans Affairs Secretary Scocos will Attend Meeting in Union Grove
MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative Robin Vos (RRochester) announced that they will hold a “Veterans Listening Session” this Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Veterans Home at Union Grove from 10am-11:30am. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John Scocos will also be in attendance. The listening session is open to veterans and their families. Continue reading
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PRIORITY GOALS FOR 2012
The location of our Washington, D.C., office allows us to monitor all legislation affecting veterans, alert VFW membership to key legislation under consideration and to actively lobby Congress and the administration on veterans issues. Continue reading
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