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Construction of the Wisconsin Veterans Home-Chippewa Falls during this winter.

Secretary Scocos joins Governor Walker as he visits a Wisconsin business as part of the Wisconsin Working initiative. Wisconsin Working puts a heavy emphasis on finding jobs for unemployed veterans.

Secretary John Scocos meets with veterans and elected leaders from the Oneida Tribe. The Secretary discussed efforts to connect veterans with jobs and ways the tribe and state can collaborate. Photo courtesy of the Kalihwisaks.

Secretary John Scocos, joined by Persian Gulf War veterans at a ceremony in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, reads a Governor's Proclamation declaring January 17, 2012 as Gulf War Illnesses Recognition Day in Wisconsin.

Governor Walker, Brig. Gen. Scott Legwold (center) and Secretary John Scocos (left) surprise members at a Wisconsin Veterans Home with a holiday visit.
(WI National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Nathan Wallin)

Secretary John Scocos talked with Sam Gingold of the Jewish War Veterans of Wisconsin, at a veterans' reception.

Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch on December 7 talks with Pearl Harbor survivor Alvin Krueger, a member of the Wisconsin Veterans Home – King before a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day.
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March 9, 2012   
  •  Zablocki VA Medical Center, DWD, Milwaukee CVSOVeterans Career Fair at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center in Milwaukee

March 25, 2012   MEDAL OF HONOR DAY

March 29, 2012   VIETNAM VETERANS DAY

March 31, 2012
  •  WDVA and Edgewood CollegeWomen Veterans Health Summit in Madison from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

April 13-15, 2012
  •  Vets Journey HomeVets Journey Home weekend to be held at VFW Post 1318 in Madison

April 18, 2012
  •  WDVA WVH-King:  Volunteer Recognition Banquet to be held

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