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VISN 12

  • The push to get back into the Wheelchair Games

    The push to get back into the Wheelchair Games

    A recreational therapist convinced a Veteran to go to the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in New Orleans in July 2024.

  • Tomah VA inducts 107-year old Veteran into its Hall of Heroes

    Tomah VA inducts 107-year old Veteran into its Hall of Heroes

    Veteran Reynolds Tomter, an inductee in the Hall of Heroes, served in the Merchant Marines in WWII.

  • Tomah VA employee receives 2024 Bob Jesse Award

    Tomah VA employee receives 2024 Bob Jesse Award

    Bob Jesse Award celebrates the achievements of a VA employee and a team or department that exemplifies innovative practices within VA.

  • Talented sculptor and Veteran receives lifesaving intervention

    Talented sculptor and Veteran receives lifesaving intervention

    Due to mobility problems, sculptor Robert Gulley was living in his car. His provider stepped in and may have saved his life.

  • Impact of a 3D-printed shoulder model for Veterans

    Impact of a 3D-printed shoulder model for Veterans

    Office of Advanced Manufacturing's 3D-printed shoulder model transformed a Veteran's surgery, leading to improved quality of life.

  • Creative Arts further rehabilitation goals for Veterans

    Creative Arts further rehabilitation goals for Veterans

    Tomah VA’s Creative Arts Festival held an award ceremony with 44 participants out of 85 submissions in attendance.

  • Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Vietnam Veteran Arnie Cardenas celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. He and his brothers had crowds dancing in the street 60 years ago.

  • Tomah VA making wishes come true

    Tomah VA making wishes come true

    WWII and Korean War Veteran Ben Shove told his recreational therapist he would love to see a military flyover.

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Last updated June 20, 2025

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