Passing the reins

Author: Dennis R. Nixon

When I stepped on a land mine in Vietnam 50 years ago, I thought the best parts of my life had been stolen from me. Losing my leg took me from being a..

Merit and heart

Author: J. Marc Burgess

In August 1782, Gen. George Washington—then the commander in chief of the Continental Army— designated a badge to be presented to his soldiers for “si..

LETTERS

One of us First let me say, my heart goes out to people struggling with gender dysphoria; however, I am troubled by what some would call “positive sp..

Women veterans remain top priority

In April, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano—who took the reins of the committee at the start of the 116th Congress—announced the ..

‘They had PROOF’

Author: Matt Saintsing

DAV helps Air Force veteran right claims mistake, access overdue earned benefits After serving six years in the Air Force with multiple deployments t..

Bringing service to the community

Author: Mary Dever

Chapter volunteers and national service officers provide information seminars and claims assistance directly to veterans and their families In 2018, ..

‘All because of JUDGE MANEY’

Author: Matt Saintsing

DAV’s veteran of the year honored for overcoming adversity, helping others find redemption Patt Maney comes from a proud family tradition of military..

Candidates for National Office 2019–2020

The following information is intended to inform membership on the announced candidates for national office. Such use does not constitute an official e..

Different conflicts, SAME MOUNTAIN

Author: M. Todd Hunter

Veterans with similar injuries from different wars join peers in Colorado for Miracles on a Mountainside Though Dave Nichols and Alex Hussey served i..

OFF THE SLOPES

More than 380 clinic attendees participated in various events such as sled hockey. The annual event has served as a world leader in adaptive sports fo..

The best defense is a good offense

Author: Bryan Lett

Arming disabled veterans with the mental and physical skills to protect themselves from danger Count to seven: One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six.Seven..

In honor of those ‘left behind’

Author: Ashleigh Byrnes

Past National Commander Ron Hope marks his 50th Alive Day by paying tribute to those who never came home If there’s one thing Past National Commander..

‘Thank you! Thank you!’

Author: M. Todd Hunter

After 50 years, DAV past national commander meets Army medic who saved his life in Vietnam Past National Commander Dennis Joyner doesn’t remember bei..

Four tips to help you stand out on LinkedIn

Author: Jeffrey C. Hall

Did you know that more than 100 million job applications are submitted through LinkedIn each month? While this makes the platform the leading professi..

THE POWER OF PROFESSIONAL MENTORING

Author: Bryan Lett

Broaden your professional network and cut the learning curve by utilizing a professional mentor So many veterans face a maze of questions and challen..

GOOD AS GOLD

Author: Bryan Lett

Reap rewards by introducing new veterans to DAV The lifeblood of DAV is our more than 1 million members, and that strength is reinforced when we rene..

Women Veterans Call Center now available through text

■ Women veterans can now find the resources they’researching for through text messaging. A new VA text message initiative provides a convenient way f..

VA considers ‘fourth administration’ to handle transition benefits

■ Lawmakers have reintroduced plans to create a fourth administration under the VA to handle veterans education, transition and employment services. U..

New treatment approved for veterans fighting depression

■ In March, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that its providers may now prescribe a new treatment for patients who have treatment-resistan..

It has been an honor

Author: Ellen L. Timmerman

Serving as your DAV Auxiliary national commander has been a true privilege, and representing you and all our members this past year has been one of th..

Helping hands

Author: Janice M. Hagar

VolunteerforVeterans.org connects disabled Marine veteran with help to ‘grow’ farming business When Rick Hayes was deployed as a Marine Corps infantr..

LEAVING A LEGACY

Parents carry out daughter’s final wishes to support veterans Victoria Lovelace grew up admiring the sacrifice of service members and veterans alike...

Help America’s heroes

Leave a legacy gift to DAV We would love the opportunity to thank you and to welcome you to the DAV Guardian Society now for remembering America’s di..

Freedom to ‘Just B’ a kid

Author: Janice M. Hagar

Partnership helps military, veteran kids attend special camp Twelve-year-old Cole struggles with some personal issues often intensified by his father..

NEWS for VETERANS

Homeless Stand Down... Ohio Chapter 115 volunteered at the annual Homeless Stand Down hosted at DAV National Headquarters in Cold Spring, Ky., on Oct..

Using your words to unify, not divide

Author: Michael P. Dover

Have you ever just stopped and thought about the words you say or the environment in which you say them? Sometimes we reflexively use words and phrase..

CHAPTER & DEPARTMENT

Honor Flight coast to coast... DAV members were among 12 veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War taken to Washington,..

REMEMBRANCE

Author: Lt. Col Dick Cole

Last Doolittle Raid survivor dies ■ Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole—the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raiders—has died at age..

REUNIONS

ARMY 1/77TH ARMOR BN ASSOCIATION (STEEL TIGERS) July 11–14, Frankenmuth, MI, Contact: Bob Basner, Ph: 989-280-2387, Web: steeltigers.org 1ST CAVALR..