Comrades and Sisters,
It has come to my attention that our volunteers at the VA in Milwaukee are in dire need of winter coats for homeless veterans.  If you could please do a collection of GOOD used
coats our veterans would appreciate it.  Remember, they need to be in good condition, clean with no buttons missing or zippers broken. If you won’t wear it, they should not wear it.

  Please do a collection as soon as possible as the cold weather is upon us.  I have listed below some other needs  you may be able to help with.

  Let’s get together and keep our veterans warm for the winter.

   
WINTER COATS–SIZE LARGE—XLARGE—XXLARGE—XXXLARGE

  SWEATSHIRTS—ANY SIZE

  SHOES—ANY SIZE

  BELTS–ANY SIZE

  INSULATED UNDERWEAR—LARGE AND UP

  Please contact me and I will make arrangements to get the coats picked up.

  Carla Stockel, Hospital Chairman
Ladies Auxiliary VFW- WI
lucas66@live.com  or 608-732-1430

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Special thanks you to The Wisconsin Times on Facebook for sharing this important story.

In this day and age, when "best of" lists seemingly come out every day, Madison has landed on a list that most living here probably wouldn't think of: where to live if you've retired from the military.

In the first ranking of its kind, Madison is No. 7 in "best places for military retirement," according to the study commissioned by USAA and Military.com.

"Madison has a wealth of amenities that make it attractive to those who have served our country, and it's an honor to be included on this list," Deb Archer, president of the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau, said in a news release.