Gov. Evers and First Lady Invite Military Families to Share Ornaments for 2025 Tribute to Our Troops Tree at Executive Residence

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence to honor all those who have served or are currently serving in the nation’s Armed Forces.

“We are incredibly grateful for the service and sacrifices made by those who have served our nation or are currently serving and their families, and each year, the ‘Tribute to Our Troops’ tree provides all of us an opportunity to reflect on that service and sacrifice,” said. Gov. Evers. “This year marks the 20th anniversary of the ‘Tribute to Our Troops’ tree, and Kathy and I have been proud to continue the tradition of honoring our service members at the Wisconsin Executive Residence during the holiday season. We look forward to doing so again this year as we honor our service members and our veterans.”

The Tribute to Our Troops Tree tradition began in 2005 and honors Wisconsin service members who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Ornaments can be sent in honor of Wisconsin service members, past and present, in Wisconsin and abroad. The invitation is open to families of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members. All ornaments are welcome and can be personalized to honor fallen service members, those who are deployed overseas this holiday season, and all who wear the uniforms of the nation’s armed forces. Please note that ornaments will not be returned to senders.

To be included as part of this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” tree, ornaments must be received no later than Thurs., Nov. 20, 2025, at:

Troops Tree Ornaments
3110 Mitchell St.
Madison, WI 53704

The ornaments will be displayed at the Executive Residence throughout the month of December. The ornaments and the “Tribute to Our Troops” tree can be viewed as part of the residence’s holiday tours. As space is limited, individuals interested in a tour must pre-register to attend. More information is available on the Wisconsin Executive Residence website here. Residence tours will be available during the following dates and times:

• Sat., Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Dec. 11: 1-3 p.m.
• Sat., Dec. 13: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Dec. 18: 1-3 p.m.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.