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  • To the younger generations, “The Walking Dead” refers to a popular television series about zombies. But to U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Malcolm Hunt, it means something entirely different — but equally chilling.

    Two students listen to a Veteran describe his combat experience.

  • A day at the lake can be relaxing and refreshing. And for Veterans at the Milwaukee VA’s Domiciliary, it can be therapeutic as well.

    People at picnic tables and milling about park.

  • Gene Wagner learned to skate on a frozen creek next to his childhood home in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, when he was 3 or 4 years old.

    WWII Veteran Gene Wagner and fellow teammate Deb Donovan

  • A small elementary school in Cudahy, Wisconsin, made a huge impact for Milwaukee VA Veterans through a donation drive.

    Thank you J.E. Jones Elementary for your generous donation to Milwaukee VA

  • About a month after being admitted into the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, a colorful banner with the word ‘celebrate’ hung on the frame outside of Marine Corps Veteran Robert Strong’s intensive care unit room.

    Marine Corps Veteran Robert Strong and newlywed wife Cynthia Tomasello pose in ICU hospital bed

  • It’s been 55 years since George Banda saw his friend Ed Veser.

    Man kneeling in front of Marine Corps flag

  • By his estimation, Frank Steffel has sat with some 40 dying Veterans. But these weren’t on the battlefield or at the scene of tragic accidents. Instead, he was at their bedside, in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, providing comfort and solace as part of the “No Veteran Dies Alone” volunteer program.

    Man at table looking at camera

  • The work that Milwaukee VA police officers do — especially when it comes to incidents involving mental health breakdowns — was recognized by a Veterans group Wednesday.

    Police chief holding placard award, flanked by officers and award presenters

  • Lab results are such an integral part of doctor visits that most people take them for granted, not understanding the people and processes behind the scenes that make those numbers possible. And that’s where the Milwaukee VA’s laboratory scientists program comes in.

    Two women in lab looking at a culture dish

  • Distinguished by their dedication, compassion and commitment to Veteran care, four Milwaukee VA Medical Center nurses were honored Monday with the 2025 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing. The ceremony kicked off the annual Nurses Week celebration.

    Kristin Olson, Cordel Green-James, Sheila Lee and Martin Mikell.