MILWAUKEE – The primary ever “VetFest” befell in Milwaukee on Saturday to have fun veterans.
Native perspective:
VetFest was held at the Washington Park Bandshell. Free meals and music helped carry veterans and the group collectively in a relaxed setting.
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LaBrew Troopers Veteran Companies organized the occasion. Shan LaBrew Owens mentioned occasions prefer it are necessary for the group.
“It is necessary as a result of veterans, particularly in our group, they’re underserved,” he mentioned. “Particularly with the completely different veteran organizations, however with our group we will get to their wants instantly.”
LaBrew Owens is a veteran of Desert Storm. He mentioned this yr was huge, however subsequent yr he expects issues to be even greater and higher.
The Supply: FOX6 Information spoke to organizers for info on this report.