In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law a bill declaring November 11th as Veterans Day. Nearly 70 years later, this day is still a federal holiday and a day to honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
It is an important day of recognition and reflection, and one way to support the men and women who have served is with your money. Milwaukee and surrounding areas are home to many veteran-owned businesses. Here are the five that jumped at us. For a longer list, please visit here.
1. Bluejacket Builders
bluejacketbuilders.com
Veteran owned home remodeling company serving Southeast Wisconsin. We specialize in basement remodels and buildouts, kitchens, bathrooms and decks. Owned by a US Navy Veteran.
2. Camouflage Crew Junk Removal
12733 W. Arden Pl., (414) 420-2266
camocrew.us
The Camo Crew removes unwanted furniture, appliances, appliances, cardboard, clothing, pianos, hot tubs, and more. Rather than dumping items in landfills, we strive to reuse our collections through partnerships with recyclers, Habitat for Humanity and other local organizations.
3. Dry Hooch Milwaukee
1030 E. Brady Street, (414) 763-5473
facebook.com/dryhootch
This Brady Street coffee and tea shop offers veterans and veterans supporters a casual setting and hot beverages. Dryhootch is also a non-profit organization that helps veterans and their families with a variety of reintegration issues, including PTSD, drug/alcohol addiction, and family support.
4. Humble Home Inspector
thehumblehomeinspector.com
Veteran Owned Home Inspection, Chimney Sweep and Air Duct Cleaning Service based in Grafton. The owner is a US Army veteran.
5. Westarion Brewing Company
1825 S. 72nd St., West Allis, (414) 578-7998
www.westalionbrewing.com
Westalion Brewing Co. is the first craft brewery to open in West Alice and is owned by Marines. It has a rotating list of on-site brewed beers and hard seltzer, currently featuring Malted Milkball Stout, General Scottish Ale, Cotton Candy Berliner Weiss, and Mustang Pale Ale.
