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Helping veterans in the Fox Valley

Chad Doran, FOX 11 News — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:08:35 GMT

Veterans returning from war often face a special set of circumstances here at home.

Veterans speak at Neenah High School

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:15 GMT

History came alive Wednesday for students at Neenah High School. More than a dozen area veterans shared their experiences about what it was like to be in a war zone.

Vets get into Milwaukee Art Museum free

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:29:23 GMT

The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active military members all summer starting on Memorial Day.

NEW group makes connection with Pilsen

Mark Leland, FOX 11 News — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:06:41 GMT

Each year Pilsen in the Czech Republic holds a celebration to thank our World War II veterans for liberating their city in 1945. But there are fewer and fewer of those veterans around to receive the praise.

WWII veterans honored in Pilsen parade

Mark Leland, FOX 11 News — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:07:25 GMT

American veterans might not always receive the praise and thanks they deserve. But in the city of Pilsen in the Czech Republic, the citizens there celebrate our World War Two veterans every year in grand style.

Guard refueling plane lands safely

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:08:27 GMT

A Wisconsin National Guard refueling plane landed safely at Mitchell International Airport after reporting mechanical problems.

Legis. passes military tax break bill

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:56 GMT

The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a bill that would exempt from taxes military income for a soldier killed in combat.

Bill would forgive dead soldiers' taxes

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:15:14 GMT

The parents of a Wisconsin soldier killed in Afghanistan are backing a bill that would forgive state income taxes for military members killed in combat.

Professor helps study Marine suicides

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:27 GMT

A Fond du Lac professor will help study the rising suicide rate among U.S. Marines.

WWII veteran receives awards

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:54:17 GMT

A Green Bay veteran was awarded two medals and a badge Friday for his service in World War Two.

Wis. troops coming home from overseas

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:56:57 GMT

Eleven members of a Wisconsin National Guard team are almost home following a stint in Afghanistan that was shortened as part of the overall American withdrawal.

Vets no longer allowed in court program

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:42:32 GMT

A Wisconsin district attorney has stopped allowing veterans to enroll in a court program designed for them, saying it's costly and doesn't meet national standards.

Fort McCoy cancels open house

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:13:04 GMT

Fort McCoy has canceled its 2013 Armed Forces Day Open House because of automatic federal spending cuts.

Chippewa Valley Air Show canceled

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:57:07 GMT

Organizers have canceled an air show planned in western Wisconsin after federal budget cuts grounded the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels.

Students win geography bowl

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:26:35 GMT

Students and sailors tested their geography skills Friday.

Marine pilot sends love from sky-high

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:59:28 GMT

A Marine pilot serving in Afghanistan had to miss his brother's wedding this week, but he definitely sent some wedding wishes from thousands of feet up in the air and a world away that the newlyweds won't ever forget.

Triplets take big first step together

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:39:49 GMT

A set of triplets from Tucson, Ariz., decided to take a big step together, enlisting in the Arizona Air National Guard.

Flagpole dedication in De Pere

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:58:48 GMT

A special dedication honoring veterans took place Wednesday morning in De Pere.