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  • 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.

  • A medical support assistant whose compassion prevented a Veteran from taking his own life and a social worker who helps Veterans struggling with homelessness were honored by the Milwaukee VA Medical Center Monday.

    Two women holding plaques

  • A U.S. Marine, paralyzed in a fishing accident nearly a year ago, is about to embark on the next phase of his new life, buoyed by his Marine brethren and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

    Three people talking with a man in a wheelchair

  • Music is in Lloyd Stephens’ soul, and he puts plenty of soul in his music.

    Man holding microphone and singing

  • Need a basket? If so, Rebekah Picard has got you covered.

    Woman surrounded by baskets

  • A U.S. Army Veteran — unable to walk or care for himself just weeks before — was able to take the trip of a lifetime thanks to care he received at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

    Penguins, Antarctica, Jo and Bill Schneider