War Memorial Center

As part of the WMC Veterans Education Initiative and mental health series, we are teaching LEGO SPIKE PRIME robotics to veterans at the Milwaukee VA Spinal Cord Injury Unit. This program is meant to encourage veterans’ mental health, self-esteem, and engagement with the other veterans, students, family, and the community. https://lnkd.in/gnxnfEt8

Today is the 75th Anniversary of the declaration of Air Force Day! Air Force Day was established on August 1, 1947, by President Truman "in recognition of the personnel of the victorious Army Air Forces and all those who have developed and maintained our nation's air strength." August 1 was chosen to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment, in 1907, of the Aeronautical Division in the Office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army.   Air Force Day came into being immediately after the signing of the National Security Act of 1947, although the status of the air element of the military was uncertain. Thus, although it was called Air Force Day, its first celebration was staged by the Army Air Forces and not by the U.S. Air Force.   Underlying the Air Force Day celebration was a need to increase "both official and public awareness of the priority of importance of air forces in any system of national security," according to Mr. Truman. "The great strategic fact of our generation is that the United States now possesses live frontiers -- the frontiers of the air -- and that the oceans are no longer sure ramparts against attack."   In his message to the nation on the first Air Force Day, Mr. Truman said, "I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty, and that the continued development of the science of air transportation is vital to the trade and commerce of a peaceful world." #airforcedayanniversary

We would like to invite your students, classrooms, and school to the War Memorial Center for a “FREE” and educational field trip and tour. Learn how local history is directly connected to our United States, and military history through the courage and sacrifice of Wisconsin service members and their families. Other educational resources include:   1) A free presentation at your location featuring the history, meaning, and symbolism of the WMC. 2) Free lesson plans in accordance with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 3) Four free traveling exhibits are available for hosting at your location with lesson plans. 4) Service Experience Day ( two days ) in April & October. We look forward to seeing your students, teachers, staff, chaperones, and family at the War Memorial Center. https://lnkd.in/g4piJf6F

Teamwork, Empathy, Gratitude, Goal-Setting, Problem Solving 🤝🧡✨ These are the key skills Fiserv interns shared they learned from leading volunteer initiatives this summer. In total, our summer interns led eight projects across six office sites. So #FiservProud of the initiatives this intern class has taken on to make an impact in their local communities! 🔶Fundraised over $2,100 for the Little Saint Nick Foundation 🔶Packaged 400+ boxes of food at the Food Bank for the Heartland 🔶Volunteered time caring for animals at Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters & the Humane Society of Washington County 🔶Completed grounds keeping work for the Milwaukee War Memorial Center 🔶Collected donatable items for The Hope Center for Kids & Eva's Village 🔶Hosted high school students from Delbarton School at the office to teach them about career skills Lucy Rislov Ryan Broeckel Alden Zabawa Sam Jose Hannah Marshall Gemma Loughman Molley Cross Brett Oxendine II Justin Slabaugh Aidan Kwong Charisse Lim Nikki Bauer, SHRM-CP Adam Schmit Nate Smith, MBA Ranaldo Overton Meg Hendricks, PHR Scottie G. Vivian Greentree, Ph.D.

As part of their FISERV Internship, these interns wanted to learn about the history, meaning, and symbolism of the War Memorial Center while completing their required volunteer service hours. If your school, organization, or business would like a tour, volunteer, or utilize the WMC as a venue, please visit https://lnkd.in/gbt-vwHK 

Every year, August 7 marks National Purple Heart Day. The War Memorial Center works with a very special group of U.S. Military Veterans who received a Purple Heart during their time in combat and provided the venue to host a ceremony of remembrance.

Jordan Kinkead, Leadership Academy Instructor for the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, brought his class to the War Memorial Center. Cadets need to complete a specific number of community service hours necessary for their personal, professional, and military progress in this program.   For their community service hours, cadets were asked to complete our updated “WMC Scavenger Hunt Tour” worksheet used for schools, businesses, and organizations who come for a WMC guided tour. This new scavenger hunt includes our newest and permanent exhibits LEST WE FORGET, VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL, HANOI HILTON PRISON CELL, MEDAL OF HONOR, and more.   The cadets did an excellent job following instructions, asking good questions, and completing the tour. https://lnkd.in/g9DzJNvu

The War Memorial Center was offered space by MKE 2024 Host Committee to help bring to life and share the stories of Wisconsin veterans and their families who served and sacrificed for our freedom. The people that came through our War Memorial Center area were very much like the military and their families that serve our country. The enormous variety of cultural backgrounds of delegates, volunteers, veterans, teachers, senators, military, local and national law enforcement officers, and many more was incredible. These people came from places like Kentucky, Virginia, California, Georgia, New York, Iowa, China, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Australia, Florida, Japan, Ukraine, and many more. The four traveling exhibits with their informational text and images helped to inform, personalize, and share the experiences for each Wisconsin soldier and their family: LEST WE FORGET I AM NOT INVISIBLE DECORATING OUR HEROES MEDAL OF HONOR We spoke with over 150 different people each day last week. When asked why they decided to visit our area, most of their answers centered around the words like: freedom, family, friends, honor, sacrifice, and service. It was truly an honor just to be there and witness this event. https://lnkd.in/gKZCV3Hw

It is with heavy heart that we’ve learned of the passing of WWII Veteran, Evelyn McNeill Scott. To honor the memory of her service, below is our War Memorial Center interview with Mrs. Scott posted on December 7th, 2020. Rest In Peace. https://lnkd.in/gTUf53Ji