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Women Veterans Recognition Day

This is a past event that took place on June 12, 2025.

Celebrate women’s contributions to the freedom of our country with dinner, live music, information booths and guest speakers:

Capt. Karen Balke, U.S. Army, retired

Lt. Col. Shannon Hellenbrand, U.S. Army, retired

Cpl. Emily Gravenstein, U.S. Marine Corps, retired

Deputy Secretary Chris McElgunn, WI Dept. of Veterans Affairs

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6300 Mendota AvenueMiddleton WI 53532
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