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IN PHOTOS: 2025 Veterans Day in Kenosha communities
Post Commander Matt Christensen salutes during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday.
Community members gathered at the Civil War Museum on Veterans Day for an event hosted by Navy Ship Club.
Community members gather to celebrate Veterans Day at the Civil War Museum, with an event hosted by Navy Club Ship 40.
Sen. Robert Wirch speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday.
Nick Paszkowski holds a rose during a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans in Library Park in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday.
Rep. Tip McGuire speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday.
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha.
John Argus gives a speech during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday.
Post Commander Matt Christiansen speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21.
Rep. Ben DeSmidt speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha.
Post Commander Matt Christiansen speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
Don Martinelli, of the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans, plays the bugle call “Taps” during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha.
Robert Marion participates in the 21-gun salute during a Veterans Day ceremony.
Observers stand along the sidewalk during a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans in Library Park.
A rose was placed on the memorial for James Lee Van Bendegom during a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans in Library Park.
Tim Green, front right, speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans in Library Park in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday.
Rep. Tip McGuire, left, and Rep. Ben DeSmidt hold their hands to their hearts as they recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans.
The Honor Guard posts the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday.
Cheryl McCrary sings patriotic songs during a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21 in Downtown Kenosha.
Dave Lyons salutes during the national anthem in a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 21.
Village Trustee Michael Pollocoff delivered the keynote address, encouraging attendees to reflect on the ongoing service and sacrifices made by members of the military.
American Heroes Café organizer Erin Riley speaks during the special Veterans Day celebration held during the group’s weekly gathering Friday at Festival Foods in Kenosha.

