10/16/2026
The Chapter had the privilege of presenting its 2026 Americanism Award to Steven Rose, the Executive Director of Fisher House Wisconsin.
Steven is an Air Force veteran who continues his commitment to service through his leadership of Fisher House Wisconsin. He assumed this role in May 2024, bringing with him prior experience as an Outreach Specialist at Fisher House Michigan, a clear understanding of the Fisher House mission, and a commitment to expanding its reach for the military, veteran, and caregiver families who need it.
Fisher House Wisconsin supports the Milwaukee VA Fisher House at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center. Medical Center. It provides a true home away from
home—free lodging for families, friends, and
caregivers who need to remain close while a veteran or service member receives medical care. Since opening in 2016, the Milwaukee house has provided more than 20,000 nights of lodging and supported more than 6,300 caregivers and family members.
Those are impressive numbers, but they only begin to tell the story. Each night of lodging represents a family spared the financial burden of a hotel, a caregiver with a place to rest, and a veteran who can focus on recovery knowing loved ones are nearby. Fisher House Wisconsin provides comfort, stability, and community at a time when families
may be facing uncertainty and stress.
Under Steven’s leadership, Fisher House Wisconsin is also working to expand this proven model of care to the William S. Middleton VA Medical Center in Madison, so that more Wisconsin veterans, service
members, and their families can receive the same support.
As an Air Force veteran, Steven understands the importance of service, sacrifice, and caring for military families. His work is a powerful example of service in action and has helped turn the community’s gratitude for those who serve into tangible support for veterans and their loved ones. Steven represents the MOAA motto of Never Stop Serving.
The Americanism Awards Breakfast was held Sunday October 11th at the War Memorial Center.
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
