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  • It’s National Police Week, and Milwaukee VA Medical Center wants to shine a spotlight on one of our own, Lt. Nicholas Thorn.

    Lieutenant nicholas Thorn in police uniform stands in front of Zablocki VA Medical Center

  • A “pneumonia front” moved in overnight and brought a significant chill to the air, but that didn’t stop people from lacing up their shoes on May 17 for the Milwaukee VA2K Walk and Roll event.

    U.S. Marine Corps Veteran walks down the bike path with other employees

  • Two Veterans served by the Milwaukee VA had their time in the spotlight when they performed as part of the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

    Tom Weber and Patrick Caraulia with ukuleles and memorabilia from the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

  • “I think it’s fantastic.” That’s how U.S. Air Force Veteran John Margowski summed up his thoughts about the construction of a new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc.

    Milwaukee VA Medical Center Executive Director Jim McLain speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony.

  • Four Zablocki VA Health Care System nurses were honored for their dedication, service, compassion, leadership and excellence during the annual Nursing Recognition Ceremony Monday.

    Nursing honorees holding their plaques

  • When asked what she likes about maternity care at the Milwaukee VA, U.S. Navy Veteran Shyanne Erdmann had a very succinct answer: “Everything,” she said.

    Expectant moms check out baby clothes

  • A ruck, military-style march with a weighted pack, can bring a group together in physical, mental and a spiritual ways.

    Group photo showing participants of the Milwaukee VA ruck march

  • Darron Rasmussen was like a lot of soldiers who became Veterans thanks to the Vietnam War — he did his job, fulfilled his commitment and then came home.

    Darron and Sharon Rasmussen

  • A Wisconsin Veteran who served as a nurse during World War II celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday, and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center helped her celebrate.

    WWII nurse Veteran with 1,0,0, balloons and old 2nd Lt photo celebrates birthday

  • A pharmacist and a social worker who work tirelessly to meet the needs of Veterans were honored with the Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Employee of the Year and ICARE Champion of the Year awards.

    Photo of award winners holding plaques