Milwaukee VA to host Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 8

PRESS RELEASE

November 1, 2023

Milwaukee , WI — The Milwaukee VA is hosting a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m., Wed., Nov. 8 in the Chapel at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave.

The ceremony is open to the public.

Honorary Veterans representing their service generation for U.S. military conflict, dating back to WWII will be the guests of honor and presented with a plaque during the event.

The ceremony also will feature comments from Zablocki VA's Executive Director, James McLain, music provided by a quintet from the Milwaukee American Legion Band and presentation of the colors by Milwaukee VA Medical Center Veteran employees, representing their respective branch of service.

Music by the Milwaukee American Legion Band will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The ceremony starts promptly at 11 a.m. and will be recorded to rebroadcast on televisions throughout the Milwaukee VA Medical Center on Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

Media contacts

Milwaukee VA Public Affairs, https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/

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