Veteran Blog

Many of the more than 3,000 team members at Oshkosh Defense served in the military. Hear from Kerry Rocole, vice president of human resources, on why the tactical vehicle manufacturer is so focused on actively recruiting transitioning veterans to become members of its workforce. Read More

It’s critical for transitioning veterans to have the support of their peers when their service time ends. This support exists in Wisconsin, where the Habitat for Heroes initiative brings veterans together to connect through shared experiences. Read More

Wisconsin’s support for its veterans’ community is among the highest in the nation and includes assistance to the state’s extensive Native American veteran population. Read More

Logistics Health Inc. wants its staff to be comprised of 20 percent veterans and military spouses. Hear why founder Don Weber thinks it’s critical for the company to actively recruit for the work ethic and skill set of veterans. Read More

It’s easy to find fun in Wisconsin when the snow flies. Here are some of the amazing experiences our state offers when the temperature drops. Read More

Each year grants are awarded in Wisconsin to programs and organizations that directly support veterans living in the state. It’s one of the many ways Wisconsin is showing its commitment to helping veterans and their families. Read More

We recently spoke with Joe Allie, Director of Global Competency at Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation, about the company’s Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and how it helps military veterans find exciting careers in manufacturing. Here’s what we learned during our conversation with Mr. Allie. Read More

To help veterans find the best places for veterans to live, WalletHub compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities across four key dimensions. Wisconsin’s dedication to welcoming transitioning veterans landed Madison in the Top 15. Read More

There are many reasons why a move to Wisconsin can benefit a soon-to-be veteran and his or her family. Here are ten that tend to surprise transitioning veterans when they arrive. Read More

Wisconsin is at the forefront of offering support to the nation’s fastest growing group of veterans—women. And the Women Veterans Program is one reason why. Read More

To help you quickly find a meaningful post-military career, Wisconsin has announced that discharged military personnel may now use their military training to get a state commercial driver's license. Read More

Service members leave the military with valuable skills. Wisconsin offers resources that help prepare transitioning veterans apply those skills to jobs that companies in the state have earmarked for them. Read More