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Veterans Services

Location and Contact Info:

Address: Health and Human Services - 1st Floor

300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: (608) 785-9719

Fax: (608) 785-9718

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekdays

Veterans Service Staff:

Jane Brannan, Veteran Services Officer

Erica Lakowske, Veteran Services Coordinator

Anamarie Moore, Veteran Benefits Specialist

Shannon Miller, Veteran Benefits Specialist

Lee Medema, Veteran Benefits Specialist

 

Please contact our office to schedule an appointment, appointments available within one week!

Please let us know how we are doing by completing this short survey.
We appreciate your time and will use your feedback to make positive changes.

 

Community Office Hours & Outreach:

Community Office Hours allows Veterans to access the services our office provides at different locations throughout the county! No appointments needed at Community Office Hours. Service is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Connect with our Outreach Coordinator at the following dates and times: 

May 27th, 2026Holmen American LegionNoon-3pm419 1st Avenue W, Holmen, WI
May 29th, 2026West Salem American Legion1:30-4pm148 S Leonard St., West Salem, WI
June 2nd, 2026La Crosse Library9am-Noon800 Main St., La Crosse, WI 
June 4th, 2026Holmen Community Center12:30-4pm600 N Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI
June 8th, 2026Vet Center9am-Noon910 2nd Ave. N, Onalaska, WI 
June 10th, 2026Onalaska Legion12:30-4pm731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI
June 16th, 2026Hillview Health Center 1:30-4:30pm3501 Park Lane Dr., La Crosse, WI
June 22nd, 2026Onalaska Library1-4pm741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI 
June 24th, 2026Holmen American LegionNoon-3pm419 1st Avenue W, Holmen, WI 

 

Community News & Event Announcements:

-WI Fishing License for Disabled Veterans Discount. Wisconsin residents who receive disability benefits may be eligible for a discount for their annual fishing license. The veteran must present proof they are receiving disability benefits at the sales location at the time of purchase.

-Join the Tomah VA Medical Center for two local VA Enrollment Fairs! Get assistance with enrollment and leave with a scheduled appointment at the VA. There will be two events in La Crosse County: Monday, June 22, 2026, from 11am-3pm at the Onalaska America Legion and Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, from 11am-3pm at the La Crosse Vet Center. See flyer for more details here: VA Enrollment Fairs Flyer

-La Crosse Loggers Military Appreciation Night, United States’ 250th Birthday & fireworks extravaganza is Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 6:35pm. All veterans and active duty military receive a free bleacher back ticket to the game. Show Military ID at the ticket office or ticket window to claim ticket. Tickets subject to availability. 

-La Crosse Riverfest will be hosting a Senior & Military Breakfast on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, from 8-10am at the Pepsi Community Tent at Riverside Park. Veteran Buttons will be available for pick up in our main office soon.

-The Milwaukee County Zoo is hosting their annual Military and Veterans Family Day on Saturday, July 5, 2026, from 9:30am-5pm. Tickets are available at your local County Veteran Service Office. More information here: Milwaukee County Zoo Military & Veterans Family Day

-Interested in going to a Milwaukee Brewers Sunday home game? Get 2 free terrace reserved tickets day of the game at the box office by showing a form of military/veteran ID. Flyer Here:  Milwaukee Summer Events Flyer

-Interested in attending Summerfest, German Fest, the Wisconsin State Fair, Polish Fest, Pride Fest, or Mexican Fest in Milwaukee? Free admission is available for military/veterans! Flyer Here:  Milwaukee Summer Events Flyer

-#VITOSTRONG is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran Memorial Golf Outing on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Fox Hollow Golf Course. Team Check-in starts at 7:45am. All money raised helps support resources and events for veterans, servicemembers and their families. See flyer for contact and registration information here: #VITOSTRONG Golf Outing Flyer

-H.O.O.A.H. WI is hosting a Suicide Awareness Ruck in La Crosse on November 14, 2026, at the La Crosse Center. Registration is from 6-7:30am with a 9am step off. See flyer here:  H.O.O.A.H WI Flyer Get more information and register for this event at: https://hooahwi.org/

-Interested in getting a family membership at the YMCA? Sign up for Wellness Warriors (not an exercise class) at the Dahl Family YMCA! To sign up for this session, or to be on the waitlist for future sessions, fill out the online form at: Wellness Warriors | La Crosse Area Family YMCA

-The Tomah VA is starting a new group for Post 9/11 military to support readjustment and foster connections with fellow service members! The group alternates between Tomah VA Medical Center and La Crosse VA Clinic every Wednesday from 5-6pm. Please contact Tomah VA's Post 9/11 Military2VA staff with questions at 608-372-3971 or 800-872-8662 ext. 67709. Check out their flyer with the meeting details here: M2VA 4

- Hero's Cafe is held at the Village Festival Foods on the 2nd floor every Friday from 8am-10am. Veterans are free to attend and meet with other veterans over coffee and donuts!

-Meet with the Vietnam Era Veterans Group for coffee and conversation on Wednesdays from 10-11am at the Onalaska Legion.

-Meet with the Women Veterans Group for lunch (pay for your own) on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Onalaska Legion from noon-1pm.

-Meet for the Coed Veterans Lunch (pay for your own) on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Onalaska Legion from noon-1pm.

 

Helpful Documents:

Emergency Resources

How to Request Records

Service-Connected Disability Rating Scale

What to do after your claim is submitted

Informational Links:

CHAMPVA 

DFAS - Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Tricare

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

 




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