The time is NOW

DAV has been on the leading edge of veterans advocacy for decades. With so much hanging in the balance—from health care and benefits to claims and app..

Happy holidays; looking ahead to 2017

Author: David W. Riley

We in the veteran community know all too well the impact of saying, “Send me; I will go,” when our nation asks its sons and daughters to deploy forwar..

What better gift

Author: J. Marc Burgess

For many American families, the holiday season represents a time to celebrate with loved ones, to reflect on the past and to embrace change for the ne..

LETTERS

Thank you I would like to thank Mr. Gary Sinise for his work in helping American veterans. My father was a DAV member, a valorous World War II vet..

One veteran to another

Author: M. Todd Hunter

Service officer steps up to save fellow veteran’s life, family Josh Grant was still in high school when he signed his enlistment papers. Two years..

Working smarter, not harder

Author: Douglas K. Wells Jr.

You’ve probably heard it said before that membership is the lifeblood of DAV, and our wide network of advocates stand together to ensure our nation ke..

Legislative goals

The way forward in veterans advocacy At DAV’s annual National Convention, members are able to target the organization’s legislative and public poli..

on the GROUND and in ACTION

Author: Charity Edgar

DAV supports Louisiana veterans, families with emergency assistance Zelina Palmer was looking forward to her first day of college at Southern Unive..

HACKSAW RIDGE

Author: M. Todd Hunter

Film focuses on Medal of Honor recipient, DAV member’s actions, effects of war Academy Award-winning director Mel Gibson’s newly released film, “Ha..

MEDAL OF HONOR

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DESMOND DOSS On Nov. 1, 1945, President Harry S. Truman presented Pfc. Desmond Doss the Medal of Honor for his courageous act..

‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

Author: Steven Wilson

ABC partners with DAV to honor veterans Leading up to Veterans Day, ABC partnered with DAV to feature a Victory for Veterans theme week for its qui..

Bookmark your spot

Author: James T. Marszalek

Last March, the Department of Veterans Affairs began requiring that all claims to the agency be filed on standardized VA forms, ending the VA’s longti..

Million Veteran Program

Author: Mary Dever

DAV member brings VA halfway to research initiative goal DAV life member Michael Owen Smith didn’t know that, when he enrolled in the Department of..

Congressionally approved study lauds VA mental health care

Author: Steven Wilson

VA surpasses private sector in 7 of 9 quality measures Like so many of his fellow veterans, retired Marine Staff Sgt. Troy Stump found his life fo..

Righting history

Author: Steven Wilson

DAV marks 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack For more than 60 years, DAV life member Will Lehner knew his ship, the USS Ward, fired the nation..

ONE-ON-ONE WITH Bob McDonald

VA Secretary discusses the future as the nation ushers in a new presidential administration Robert A. McDonald was appointed Secretary of the Depar..

RESILIENCY DEFINED

Author: Bryan Lett

DAV member overcomes obstacles, achieves lifelong dream “It took three months to lose everything— three months to zero,” Angela Madsen said of the ..

TAKE PART IN YOUR OWN 'MIRACLE ON A MOUNTAINSIDE'

Winter Sports Clinic openes registration The participant application process for the 31st National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is now op..

Holiday spirit in our hometowns

Author: Frances J. Costa

It’s that time of year again—the holidays are upon us, as are the long cold days of winter. It is a busy time of year, but I challenge all of our dep..

The DAV Auxiliary 2016 Fall conference

Author: Bryan Lett

DAV Auxiliary emphasized the importance of continuing to evolve and strengthening its partnership with DAV during its 68th annual Fall Conference, hel..

Columbia Trust

Author: Mary Dever

Veterans serving veterans through dedicated funds DAV is rooted in the idea of veterans helping veterans, not only on a one-to-one basis, but also ..

It’s easy to leave a legacy gift to the DAV Charitable Service Trust

Charitable Gift Annuity donors receive generous fixed payments for life that are largely tax-free, a charitable income tax deduction and DAV Guardian ..

Looking after a spouse while helping fellow veterans in need

Gift annuities provide a way to do both Homer Middaugh is a 21-year Navy veteran who went on to work 23 more years as a civilian for the Navy. You ..

NEWS for VETERANS

VA pilot program proposes service dog veterinary benefits ■ Veterans with limited mobility associated with mental health disorders may soon receiv..

Holiday anxiety

Author: Michael P. Dover

Greetings, everyone. We’ve entered the holiday season, a time for family gatherings and presents. As the head of my home, my family will ask me to b..

‘INTREPID’ MISSION empowering veterans with brain injuries

Author: Charity Edgar

Thousands will benefit from charitable fund’s new rehabilitative center in Washington state Marine Maj. Steve Taylor didn’t realize anything had c..

CHAPTER & DEPARTMENT

A Big Ten thank you... Members of the DAV Department of Illinois received special recognition at the 45th Annual Big Ten Football Kickoff Luncheon..

REUNIONS

ARMY 1ST TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, 106TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION October 6–9, 2017, Fort Eustis, VA, Contact: Alfred K. Austin, Ph: 910-564-3259, E..