Waukesha County Veterans Services

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. As we gather with family and friends, let's take a moment to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of our heroes from Waukesha County and across Wisconsin.

Happy V-E Day.

The Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center Chaplain Service is hosting a women's Veteran retreat on 26 April 2024 from 0900 to 1530 at The War Memorial Center. Join us for a mediation walk, break-out groups, women's resources, lunch, and comradery!
RSVP at 414-384-2000 ext. 42160 or scan the QR code in the image
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Photo Credit: www.medalsofamerica.com/blog/vietnam-war-medals-meanings/

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Public Hearing to inform the 2024 Waukesha County budget will be held on August 17th at 8:30am at the Waukesha County Human Services Center (514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha).

The Milwaukee VA VetFest will be hosted in on both Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.

VA to host PACT Act events throughout July during ‘Summer VetFest’ - VA News Find upcoming Summer VetFest event dates! Explore PACT Act's Veteran health care and benefits expansion, with support for burn pits, Agent Orange, and more.

The latest updates of veteran benefits at Union Grove.

dva.wi.gov

To all Gulf War Vets,
A reminder that if you apply for Pact-Act related benefits before August 10th, 2023 then your benefit will be backdated to August 10th, 2022, when the bill was signed into law.

You can find more information at https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

Have a Happy 4Th of July!

Waukesha County remembers our Veterans on the anniversary of the D-Day operation of June 6, 1944, that brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the Allied armies in what became the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France. The beaches were given the code names UTAH, OMAHA, GOLD, JUNO, and SWORD. The invasion force included 7,000 ships and landing craft manned by over 195,000 naval personnel from eight allied countries. Almost 133,000 troops from the United States, the British Commonwealth, and their allies, landed on D-Day. Casualties from these countries during the landing numbered 10,300. By June 30, over 850,000 men, 148,000 vehicles, and 570,000 tons of supplies had landed on the Normandy shores.

This Memorial Day Waukesha County remembers the more than three hundred county residents that made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States. The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and individuals placed U.S. flags and burial markers at their graves and the graves of more than 27,000 Veterans buried throughout the county in preparation for our national holiday. Please pause for a moment this weekend to remember these men and women that stood on the ramparts of freedom and defended our nation and way of life.

Contact the Waukesha County Veterans Service Office at (262) 548-7732 to inquire about burial benefits and honors owed to those that served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

In preparation for the opening of the VA Community-Based Clinic (CBOC) in Oconomowoc in December 2023, the Waukesha County Veterans Service Office is hosting a “Veteran Rally” to discuss issues and solicit ideas from Waukesha County’s Veterans. All Veterans are encouraged to visit the Waukesha County HHS Building, on May 23 at the 514 Riverview Avenue between the hours of 11AM to 1PM to learn about VHA Health Care eligibility and enrollment, CBOC services, transportation to and from VA medical facilities and other issues.

Pictures of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Oconomowoc VA clinic.

On March 20, 2023, we remember the 20-year anniversary of the start of the Iraq war. Over the course of 11 years the US Forces deployed over four-hundred thousand service members to liberate the people of Iraq in the global war on terror. The sacrifice of these Veterans and their families will always be remembered. We at the County of Waukesha, thank you. Our County Veterans Services Office is here to support all Veterans and their families.
In August of 2022 US Congress enacted the PACT Act (Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022) to ensure that our Service members that served in identified hazardous locations have access to health care and disability for a list of medical conditions. We invite you to reach out to our Veterans Service Office if you have any questions. Call (262) 548-7732 or e-mail [email protected] or visit our office Monday through Friday between 8AM and 4PM.
Thank you for your service!

Waukesha County - Waukesha County Home Where: Bridges Library System Office741 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 210 Waukesha, WI 53186 or join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86879758962?pwd=M0x1aUZLTlZtVHZSZnpqczR3S0kwZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7975 8962 Passcode: KfLA6dCP

We would like to send a big THANK YOU to The American Legion Family of Post 71, Pewaukee WI for partnering with Texas Roadhouse to donate $850 in gift cards to veterans in need. We thank you for your service and donation to our community!

Extra FoodShare benefits that have been in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be ending in February 2023. Waukesha County beneficiaries with case specific questions can call the Moraine Lakes Consortium Call Center at 1-888-446-1239.

Extra food benefits have been in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are ending in February 2023. Starting in March 2023, families will continue to get their regular benefits. Learn more: dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/forwardhealth-foodshare.htm