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When Dan Aumend was told he had cancer with only months to live, he understandably could have become depressed and even bitter. Instead, he did just the opposite.

In 2024, U.S. Marine Corp Veteran Jimmy Maloney volunteered more than 622 hours at the Milwaukee VA’s hematology-oncology clinic, but he also introduced turtle power.

Stirring, inspirational speeches and artistic performances marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Thursday at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

If you think hospital chaplains just pray at bedsides, think again.

Growing up, Jeri Huempfner-Gatz wasn’t meant to hear her father’s stories from his service in World War II, detailing the truth of war as he experienced it.

A Milwaukee VA nurse’s efforts to help Veterans struggling with addiction and self-destructive behaviors have earned her a national award.

Veteran residents, staff members and volunteers gathered November 20 at Milwaukee VA’s Community Living Center to mark the 10th anniversary of opening the doors of Building 146 to Veterans

with a party – complete with bingo and cake.

Two things have had a profound effect on Steve Emt: A car crash that left him paralyzed, and a sport that has become his passion — curling.

When Hurricane Helene rained massive flooding and destruction on western North Carolina, many answered the call to help —including employees from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

Members of the “Greatest Generation” are dwindling. But staff at the Cleveland VA clinic were lucky to celebrate one of them this week for his 105th birthday.