7/2/2009
DAV National Adjutant Thanks Advocates for Legislative Victories
Through the DAV’s “Stand Up for Veterans” campaign and the support of veterans and the public, two key legislative victories — the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act and the Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act — have the momentum they need to become law
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6/29/2009
National Veterans Wheelchair Games
More than 500 disabled veterans will participate in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games July 13-18 in Spokane, Washington. The event is co-sponsored by the VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America
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6/25/2009
VA Begins Stimulus Payments
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has requested the Department of the Treasury to make $250 payments to eligible Veterans
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6/24/2009
Torrie Fights to Win for DAV
With the help of DAV advocates and the American public, fitness competitor, model and actress Torrie Wilson has made it down to the wire on NBC’s reality hit “I’m A Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here.”
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6/24/2009
House Acts on Advanced Funding
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) today praised the House of Representatives for taking historic action to ensure sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans health care, and for standing up for women veterans
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6/23/2009
President Barack Obama announces United We Serve
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6/17/2009
DAV Applauds Speaker Pelosi for Pledging Her Support for Advance Appropriations for VA Medical Care
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) applauds House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement of her support for advance appropriaitons for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical care
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6/17/2009
She's Our Celebrity...Keep Her There!
Two contestants will leave NBC’s reality hit this week, DAV advocates can help keep Torrie Wilson in the game
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6/16/2009
Committee Approves Advance Appropriations
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Commander Raymond E. Dempsey today praised the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction
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6/16/2009
National Convention Scheduled Aug. 22-25
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6/16/2009
Virtual March on Washington for Veterans
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6/16/2009
UFC Honors Franklin with ‘Authentic Spirit Award’
UFC star and disabled veterans advocate Rich Franklin has earned the UFC’s “Authentic Spirit Award” for his work with the DAV
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6/10/2009
House Committee Passes Historic Legislation to End Delays in Veterans Health Care Funding
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) applauds today’s passage of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
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6/1/2009
Wrestling Diva Supports DAV
Model, fitness specialist and former wrestling star Torrie Wilson has named the DAV as her charity to support in the inaugural season of the reality television show “ I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here"
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5/29/2009
Vets Canteen Service partnership helps Voluntary Services
The Voluntary Service Promotional Account (VSPA) video promotes the partnership between the Veterans Canteen Service and local VA Voluntary Service Offices
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5/28/2009
VA Site Helps College Counselors
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new Web site to strengthen the connection between college and university mental health professionals and the Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts now studying on their campuses
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5/28/2009
VA Studies Advanced Prosthetic Arm
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a three-year study of an advanced artificial arm that easily allows those with severe limb loss to pick up a key or hold a pencil
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5/21/2009
Senate Panel Passes Historic Legislation
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) applauds the passage of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act today in a unanimous vote by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
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5/20/2009
National Adjutant’s Memorial Day Message
Memorial Day is a time of reflection for many of us. It is a time to honor and remember those who died in our nation’s wars
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5/20/2009
Commander’s Memorial Day Message
Nearly 1.2 million brave men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country since the American Revolution
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5/20/2009
Memorial Day Concert
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5/19/2009
Hallowed Grounds
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5/14/2009
DAV Identifies Claim Error for WWII Vet
DAV National Service Officer finds ‘clear and unmistakable error’ in WWII vet’s VA claim
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5/11/2009
National Military Appreciation Month
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5/11/2009
VA’s Budget Request a ‘Victory’ for Veterans
“The administration’s fiscal year 2010 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs shows our wounded and disabled veterans are national priorities,”
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5/6/2009
Discounted Tickets for DAV Members
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5/1/2009
VA Research Week May 3-9
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5/1/2009
DAV Tapped for Indy 500 National Anthem Flyover
Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the non-profit organization dedicated to helping wounded veterans, will be honored by a special flyover of two vintage B-25 Mitchell bombers at the 2009 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
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4/29/2009
2009 Freedom Award Recipient
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4/28/2009
Budget Plan Welcome News for Veterans
"The spending blueprint lawmakers are expected to ratify this week is good news for our nation’s veterans,” said Disabled American Veterans National Commander Raymond E. Dempsey
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4/28/2009
New Partner Helps Heroes Receive Critical Support
After valiantly serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, many of our nation’s brave men and women are returning home to face yet another battle
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4/23/2009
VA Begins Online Enrollment for New GI Bill
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is on track to meet a May 1 start date for accepting applications over a secure Internet connection for education benefits under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill
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4/23/2009
Duckworth VA Nomination Confirmed
The U.S. Senate by voice vote has confirmed Tammy Duckworth's nomination as Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs at the VA
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4/22/2009
Birmingham Set to Host National Veterans Golden Age Games
From California to New York, an estimated 700 “golden age” Veterans will travel to Birmingham, Ala., to compete June 1-5 in the world’s largest sports and recreational competition for senior Veterans
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4/20/2009
Commander Honors DAV Volunteers
A Message from DAV National Commander Raymond Dempsey
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4/20/2009
New VA Website, Social Networking Program Reaches Out to Iraq and Afghanistan War Vets
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4/9/2009
Veterans Praise President’s Support for Health Care Funding Reform
The Disabled American Veterans today applauded President Obama’s statement of support for advance appropriations to provide sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans health care
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3/30/2009
TUNE IN to "Coming Home"
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3/25/2009
VA Data Theft Settlement Reached
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has begun notifying veterans, spouses of veterans and members of the military of a proposed $20 million settlement reached with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in a class action lawsuit about the theft of computer equipment which was reported to contain personal information
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3/23/2009
A Letter to the President
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3/20/2009
Social Networking
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3/18/2009
White House Drops Plan to Bill Disabled Veterans’ Insurance for Care
The Disabled American Veterans today commended the Obama administration for backing down from a controversial proposal that would force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who suffered service-related disabilities and injuries
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3/18/2009
VA's Winters Sports Clinic Starts March 29 in Colorado
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3/10/2009
2009 Airshow Schedule
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3/9/2009
Disabled Veterans Leader Presses Issues with Key Lawmakers
The National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans begins a series of meetings with key lawmakers seeking their support for budget reform legislation to ensure sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans’ health care
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3/9/2009
'Brothers at War' Film Opens
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3/4/2009
March Is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
According to a RAND study released in April 2008, 19 percent of service members returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq reported a possible traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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3/4/2009
Legacy of Service
Today, women make up about 15 percent of America’s active force. They are eligible for assignment in most military occupational specialties; the only exception is in direct combat roles
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3/4/2009
Veterans Organizations United in Opposition to Possible Administration Proposal.
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3/3/2009
UFC Hits Germany
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2/27/2009
New VA Secretary Pledges Reforms
Secretary Shinseki said he
supported advance
appropriations for veterans
health care and deemed
long delays for disability
claims to be adjudicated
unacceptable
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2/27/2009
Mid-Winter Conference: DAV members storm capitol hill
Hundreds of disabled veterans delivered the DAV’s message to their senators and representatives this week as National Commander Raymond E. Dempsey capped off the DAV’s Mid-Winter Conference with a rousing testimony on Capitol Hill in Washington
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2/27/2009
Golden Corral continues NASCAR sponsorship, pledges donations to DAV
RALEIGH, N.C. Feb. 26, 2009 – Race fans have a new reason to root for the No. 28 Ford Fusion: Golden Corral, America’s favorite family buffet and grill restaurant chain, is extending its NASCAR involvement and has signed on to sponsor Yates Racing driver Travis Kvapil for the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races
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2/20/2009
Run 4 Chance
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2/20/2009
U.S Court Overturns Clothing Allowance Inequity
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has ordered the VA to pay dual clothing allowances to a veteran who lost both legs and an arm as a result of his military service
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2/18/2009
Disabled Veterans Benefit from Economic Stimulus Bill
H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, contains provisions important to elderly, sick and disabled veterans. The stimulus bill approved an “Economic Recover Payment” to certain individual veterans – primarily those in receipt of disability compensation or nonservice-connected VA pension – of $250
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2/13/2009
2009 Mid-Winter Conference Talking Points
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2/13/2009
DAV Introduces New Bill
WASHINGTON—The Disabled American Veterans today applauds the introduction of much-needed legislation that provides sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans health care and an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability to the budget process
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2/10/2009
Real American Fighters Now on MySpace
“Real American Fighters, UFC star Rich Franklin’s tribute to disabled veterans, is now on Facebook and MySpace
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2/9/2009
Valentine's Week Salute to Veterans
Valentine's Week Salute to Veterans
2/9/2009
2008 DAV Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year tapped for VA Assistant Secretary
President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate L. Tammy Duckworth, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and DAV’s 2008 Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year, to be the Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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2/9/2009
Heartland Poker Tour, DAV Team Up for ‘Heartland’s Heroes’
Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) have announced the kick-off of “Heartland’s Heroes,” a salute to the service men and women who have sacrificed in defense of American freedom
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2/9/2009
DAV Covers Wounded Marines at the Super Bowl
For 38 combat-veteran U.S. Marines from the Wounded Warrior Regiment at Quantico, Va., their trip to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla., was the trip of a lifetime they almost lost in combat
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1/20/2009
DAV in Second Life
Not long ago, the DAV unveiled a major initiative when we launched our “islands” in the Internet-based, third dimensional electronic world known as Second Life
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1/12/2009
Franklin vs. Henderson
Ultimate fighter and disabled veterans advocate Rich Franklin faces off against former Pride star Dan Henderson in Dublin, Ireland at 7 p.m. EST on Saturday, January 17
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