May is Military Appreciation Month—a time to recognize the service, sacrifice and dedication of all who wear and have worn the uniform.
Their commitment strengthens our nation every single day.
DAV is here for them—helping veterans access the benefits they’ve earned, connecting them to meaningful employment and building a community of support.
Join us this month in showing your appreciation—and in taking action to support those who’ve served. Tag a veteran or servicemember in the comments and give them a shout out to let them know you appreciate their service!
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Leaving the military can be overwhelming—especially when navigating VA disability claims. DAV benefits advocates help simplify the process.
At Naval Station Norfolk, DAV is expanding support with a new claims filing center for transitioning service members. The effort is led by Brenda Lamb, who retired after nearly 30 years in uniform and now guides members through filing claims before separation.
“The idea is to make this process as easy and approachable as possible,” Lamb said. “When I tell them ‘I got you,’ I mean that. We are with them through the entire process and beyond.”
The center will offer a centralized, high-capacity space where service members can start and complete claims with immediate, in-person support—no appointments required. This model allows advocates to assist more veterans, reduce delays, and provide both one-on-one guidance and group education.
“Service members will be able to walk over directly from their transition classes and get started right away,” Lamb said. “It cuts out the extra steps and makes the entire experience more efficient… giving them one less thing to worry about.”
Launching in a pilot phase later this year, the center aims to set a new standard—ensuring every transitioning service member feels confident, informed, and supported.
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DAV was honored to host guests from Ukraine today at its National Headquarters in Erlanger, KY. As part of the Cincinnati-Kharkiv Sister City Partnership, DAV leadership met with them to discuss the ways that we treat wounded servicemembers in the United States. Ukrainian veterans Victor, Taras and Oleksandr are running in the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend in Cincinnati to raise awareness for disabled veterans in Ukraine. Check out this conversation to learn more about what their experiences as disabled veterans has been like and how sports have played a major role in their recovery.
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Today is #SilverStarServiceBannerDay. It’s a day to honor the sacrifices behind a veteran’s service. On this day, DAV recognizes the families of wounded, ill and injured service members who carry the weight of service at home. DAV stands by these families through programs like DAV Caregivers Support and by helping relatives of veterans access their VA benefits. If you are the relative of a veteran, you’re also eligible to join the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary! Learn more at auxiliary.dav.org.
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“DAV strongly supports H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act of 2018, bipartisan and bicameral legislation introduced in the House by Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, with the support of Senate Chairman Johnny Isakson and Ranking Member Jon Tester.
