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The words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resounded through a ceremony Thursday at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center that marked the upcoming holiday celebrating the slain civil rights leader’s life and legacy.

Tandria Williams speaks during an MLK Day ceremony

Quick thinking by a Milwaukee VA employee possibly saved the life of a Veteran recently.

Amber Kissner, center, works in the dental clinic at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center with colleagues Kate Sommer, right, and Israelite McClendon-Melendez.

After 37 years in the Army, Michael Harlan’s left knee was shot.

Mike Harlan works out knee with Mike Waller

Recognition and appreciation come hard at times, usually requiring one’s nose to run while kicking dirt. With inspiring and uplifting results, certainly, the merits are greater than the credits. —J S Spence.

official U.S. Army portrait of service member in uniform

Looking for inspiration? Look no further than Anthony Moro.

Tony Moro selfie of sunrise atop Mount Kilimanjaro

A novel approach to celebrating the Advent season is just one of the many ways Chaplain Services at the Milwaukee VA is reaching beyond the chapel to better connect with Veterans and VA staff alike.

Will Johnson speaking at a lectern

The message to Veterans is clear: It’s worth your while to seek VA benefits offered through the PACT Act, even if you were denied in the past.

Attendees listen to a panel discussion about the PACT Act.

The Department of Veterans Affairs established 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) in 2020 to help Veterans, their family members, caregivers, and survivors understand and access the broad spectrum of VA benefits and services.

clip art of cell phone with text bubbles showing reasons to use myVA411

Children in need will have a happier Christmas thanks to the generosity of Supply Chain Management employees at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

Women display toys bought for toy drive

The scars from Wayne Blanchard’s physical wounds are obvious, from his reconstructed nose to the metal plates and rods in his hips, legs and arms.

Wayne and Angela Blanchard