Celebrating medal of honor day with u. S. Army veteran gary wetzel | va milwaukee health care | veterans affairs

Celebrating medal of honor day with u. S. Army veteran gary wetzel | va milwaukee health care | veterans affairs


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PRESS RELEASE March 21, 2025 Milwaukee , WI — On Medal of Honor Day, the Milwaukee VA will host a special meet-and-greet event with Medal of Honor recipient Gary Wetzel. The event will take


place 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 25 at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave., near the Yellow Clinic in the South Entrance of building 111. Wetzel received the Medal


of Honor for his extraordinary heroism in aiding his fellow crewmen during the Vietnam War. At this event, he will share his inspiring story and insights. The Medal of Honor is the United


States’ highest award for military valor in action and was first signed into law in 1861 during the Civil War. It is presented to those who have shown gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk


of their lives, above and beyond the call of duty. Light refreshments will be served, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with Wetzel, fellow Veterans and Milwaukee VA


employees. ###