Join DAV's Recruiter Rally for a chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas! Attend the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention with a hotel room and $2,500 in spending money. Find tips, tricks, and relevant info at dav.org/rally to enhance your recruitment efforts.

Today, it’ll be 30 years since the opening of Forrest Gump. Playing the role of wounded Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor was more than a movie role, little did I know it would set the stage for decades of support of our wounded heroes and their families. Thank you to everyone who

There are nearly 20 million veterans in the U.S. Last year, DAV helped more than 1 million of our heroes address their challenges in positive, life-changing ways. Click here to read about some of the challenges that veterans face: dav.org/what-we-do/cha…

The Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act would permanently extend a pandemic-related exemption that allows Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals to deliver, distribute, and dispense medically necessary controlled substances to veterans

After Air Force veteran Maria Luque turned to the VA to help with her menopause symptoms, she was taken by surprise by the unexpected symptoms she experienced. Many women veterans say they have felt dismissed by doctors when discussing menopause. dav.la/3q4

These dismissals have been shown to raise the risk for depression in women twofold, with as many as 20% of women reporting symptoms of depression. In February 2024, DAV published “Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness”. Learn more at womenveterans.org.

This report is a comprehensive assessment of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rates of suicide among women veterans and how the system charged with their mental health care can and must do better. #WorldMenopauseDay

ATTENTION DAV MEMBERS! You’re invited to participate in the fight for veterans on Capitol Hill during the DAV Mid-Winter Conference on February 23-26, 2025. Book your hotel and find additional info at dav.org/events/2025-mi…. #DAVMidWinter2025

The Second Battle of Fallujah in Nov. 2004 was the largest urban assault by U.S. forces since the Vietnam War. In honor of the 20th anniversary of this moment in history, DAV is proud to share the stories of some of the warriors who were there in battle. fallujahstories.org

While it’s true that every day is Veterans Day at DAV, today is a great opportunity to inform the general public about the sacrifices and struggles of veterans and the many ways to help them. Help us spread the word about DAV’s free services by sharing dav.org.

We are pleased to announce that 10,000 DAV CAN messages were sent to House members urging support for H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. dav.quorum.us/campaign/100049

We are pleased to announce that 10,000 DAV CAN messages were sent to House members urging support for H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. dav.quorum.us/campaign/100049

There are many benefits to becoming a DAV member! To learn more and join nearly 1 million other veteran members, visit joindav.org. #DAV #veterans #VSO

In the latest episode of #DAVpodcast, DAV's Elizabeth Stetler sits down with DAV member leader Shannon Sander, of the DAV Department of New York. The two discuss how a recent recruitment push can influence potential members. Listen now: dav.la/3vs. #veterans #podcast

Today, on #NationalSpousesDay, DAV wants to shine a light on the often overlooked role of military spouses. These men and women face struggles that the average citizen may never understand and their unique situation often complicates things that others take for granted.

The Senate has confirmed Doug Collins as the 12th Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Click here to read the full statement from DAV Washington Headquarters Executive Director Randy Reese: dav.la/40HLzVA. #veterans #VA #DougCollins #DAV

Secretary of the VA Collins’s address to the DAV at midwinter conference #veteran #DAV #DAVNY

DAV's legislative team is always ready to go to bat for veterans and their families, survivors and caregivers. Click here to view DAV's Critical Policy Goals for 2025 and learn how DAV plans to achieve them: dav.la/4hzLNph. #DAV #legislation #veterans #military

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