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By Marcus Chen
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Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and communities and businesses across Southeast Wisconsin are recognizing the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. From a newly restored Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Milwaukee to free meals, car washes and discounts, several organizations are offering ways to honor veterans and active-duty service members.War Memorial CenterAccording to the War Memorial Center, a restored Southeastern Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be unveiled Wednesday morning during a Veterans Day ceremony in Veterans Park, north of the War Memorial Center.Originally dedicated in 1991, the memorial has served as a place for veterans, families and visitors to remember those who served in Vietnam. The War Memorial Center said the memorial underwent a major restoration after 35 years of exposure to the elements, including work on its concrete footings and 2,946 memorial bricks. The public is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Veterans Day tribute.