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Dan Buttery, CEO of the War Memorial Center, sit’s down for a discussion with Retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus, to reflect on their time in Iraq and the 20th Anniversary of “Operation Iraqi Freedom.”
VA Milwaukee Health Care System
Full VA medical care, including primary care, mental health, specialty care, and long‑term services
Location: 5000 W. National Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Phone: (414) 384‑2000
Website: VA Milwaukee Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Provides comprehensive healthcare tailored to veterans and their families
Milwaukee Vet Center (VA Counseling)
Free, confidential counseling for PTSD, depression, military trauma, and family support.
Location: 11925 W. Lake Park Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Phone: (414) 434‑1311
Website: Milwaukee Vet Center | Veterans Affairs
Services are confidential and available even if not enrolled in VA benefits
Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office (CVSO)
VA disability claims, education benefits, healthcare enrollment, and survivor benefits.
Location: 6401 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI
Phone: (414) 266‑1234
Website: Veterans Services | DHHS | Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Veteran Services
Staff helps veterans navigate local, state, and federal benefits
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State-level benefits, programs, and support services for Wisconsin veterans
Website: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Provides access to benefits, service officers, and statewide programs
Center for Veterans Issues (CVI)
Housing assistance, homelessness prevention, case management & support services
Location: 3400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Phone: (414) 345‑3917
Website: Center for Veterans Issues
Center for Veterans Issues
Serves over 1,700 veterans annually with housing and supportive programs [cvivet.org]
Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC – VA)
One‑stop access for housing support, employment assistance & healthcare connections
Location: 1818 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Milwaukee
Phone: (414) 263‑7673
Website: Community Resource and Referral Centers – VA Homeless Programs
Designed especially for veterans who are homeless or at risk
Wisconsin Veterans Network
Peer support, crisis assistance, connection to benefits and services
Website: Military and Veterans Resource Center
Focuses on connecting veterans with the help they’ve earned [wisvetsnet.org]
Guitars for Vets
Free guitar lessons, instruments, and music-based healing programs for veterans dealing with PTSD and other challenges
Phone: 1-855-G4V-HERO
Website: Find a chapter – Guitars 4 Vets
Provides structured lessons and a free guitar to help with emotional healing
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Business support, networking, job resources, and growth opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs
Phone: (414) 207-4376
Location: 313 N. Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee
Website: Supporting Veteran Businesses in Wisconsin | WVCC
Connects veterans with business resources, partnerships, and professional development
USO Wisconsin
Programs, events, and support services for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families
Website: USO Wisconsin
Includes events, family programs, and “Tickets for Troops” opportunities
Dry Hootch
Peer‑to‑peer support, mental health resources, addiction support, and a community space for veterans
Locations: Milwaukee (Brady St & National Ave)
Website: Dry Hootch
Helps veterans with readjustment, legal issues, and community reintegration
Stars & Stripes Honor Flight (Wisconsin)
Free flights for veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C.
Website: Stars and Stripes Honor Flight | Honoring Veterans with Trips to Washington, D.C.
Fisher House Wisconsin
Free lodging for families of veterans receiving medical treatment
Website: Fisher House Wisconsin
War Memorial Center
What they offer: A major hub for veteran programs, community events, education, and outreach built around honoring service members
Location: 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee
Website: Home – War Memorial Center
Provides programming and support for veterans while serving as a community gathering space
Captain John D. Mason Veteran Peer Outreach Program
Peer‑to‑peer support connecting veterans with resources, community, and guidance from fellow veterans
Website: Directory New – Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
American Legion – Department of Wisconsin,br>Veterans advocacy, benefits support, community programs, and local posts across the state
Website: WI Legion
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Assistance with VA claims, benefits, transportation, and advocacy for disabled veterans
Website: DAV : Disabled American Veterans
Helps hundreds of thousands of veterans access benefits and services each year
National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS)
Advocacy, community programs, and support services focused on Black veterans and underserved communities
Website: NABVETS – Lifestyle For Veterans