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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.

WWII photos on display after 68 years

Mark Leland, FOX 11 News — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:04:27 GMT

The images of World War II remain vivid in the minds of those who lived through it. The death. The destruction. And in city of Pilsen, in what's now the Czech Republic, the celebration of being liberated.

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.

American veterans honored in Pilsen

Mark Leland, FOX 11 News — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:15:48 GMT

The Czech Republic city of Pilsen celebrates American veterans every year.

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.

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.

Korean War vets take honor flight

Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 News — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:37:40 GMT

For 15 area Korean War veterans, a trip on an Old Glory Honor Flight was well worth the wait.

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.