Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in 'Secret War'
Though Hmong and Laotian soldiers still won't have access to many federal benefits, a new bill would recognize them as Vietnam War veterans.
Federal officials identify remains of Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing of Columbus was lost over Vietnam during an armed night reconnaissance mission.
Remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967 identified
Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission over the then-Democratic Republic of Vietnam in September 1967 when his plane disappeared.
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Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified
Lt. Col. Donald Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission when his plane disappeared in a fireball.
Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that its scientists in December positively identified the remains of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing of Columbus.
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New bill hopes to honor Laotian and Hmong fighters as veterans
A new bill introduced by Wisconsin state Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere seeks to recognize and honor Laotian and Hmong fighters that
14 things do in Milwaukee indoors this February
February is a good month to stir up some fun indoors. Here’s a mix of activities, from dining to art, that will help you escape the chill.
These three Milwaukee restaurants are celebrating Phobruary with $7 deals
The VIA Community Development Corporation will highlight local Vietnamese restaurants during the 12th annual Phobruary event, featuring $7 pho specials.
Trump's orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campuses
President Donald Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as "critical race theory" and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.
Battlegrounds Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are back in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Republicans put Pennsylvania and Wisconsin back in the win column in the 2024 presidential race, and they're hoping that momentum carries over to contests this year that will determine whether their state Supreme Courts retain left-leaning majorities or flip to conservative control.
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‘Unsung’ soldiers who aided US in Laos don’t have veteran status. Wisconsin lawmakers want that to change.
Wisconsin Public Radio During the Vietnam War, the American military secretly recruited fighters in Laos to aid in a fight against
Trump takes aim at critical race theory in schools, protests on college campuses in new executive order
President Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as "critical race theory" and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.