Joseph P. Masotta is a remarkable veteran who continues to inspire younger generations of DAV members through his dedication to serving his fellow veterans. He celebrated his 100th birthday on April 17.
DAV National Commander Coleman Nee and Dept. of Massachusetts Senior Vice Commander Dennis Devine recently paid Masotta a visit at his home to recognize his impressive 76 years of service to DAV Chapter 3 in Dorchester.
Masotta is pictured on the far left with a group of DAV members and President John F. Kennedy, who is the only U.S. president to become a DAV member.
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After losing his left arm and leg to an IED blast in 2005, Noah Galloway rebuilt his life in extraordinary ways. He has graced the cover of Men’s Health and was a finalist on Dancing With the Stars. But behind the achievements was a quieter struggle with his own mental health. Today, Noah shares how psychedelic‑assisted therapies helped him face his deepest challenges and find a path toward healing.
Learn more about how psychedelic‑assisted therapies are helping veterans at www.dav.org/mindscapes/.
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Happy 118th birthday to the U.S. Army Reserve! Formed in 1908, Army Reservists have been deployed to conflicts and humanitarian efforts around the world. They also play a vital role in ensuring the safety and stability of our nation on American soil. What started as a small group of medical officers became a robust federal reserve force that fills essential roles in national defense and global operations, blending civilian expertise with military readiness. To all current and former Army Reservists, we hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you for your service.
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On April 4, around 2,000 people pledged at least an hour of their time to serve veterans for the third annual DAV Community Impact Day—doubling last year's participation.
In Nebraska, DAV members built a fence so a fellow veteran with ALS could let his service dog outside on his own. In Texas, volunteers provided VA claims assistance, a blood drive and wrote cards for hospitalized veterans. And in West Virginia, a 9th grader named Jacie Jarrells rallied her community to deliver snack cakes to a VA medical center after hearing about Community Impact Day on the local news.These are just a few of the stories from chapters and auxiliaries across the country who answered the call to serve.
Thank you to everyone who gave their time, and to Sinclair, Inc. for helping spread the word through more than 160 television stations nationwide.
Want to get involved? Visit volunteerforveterans.org.
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In April, with a 7–2 decision, the Supreme Court ended a nine-year legal battle fought by Army veteran Jim Rudisill, who sued the Department of Veterans Affairs for wrongfully denying him the GI Bill education benefits he earned since he served both before and after 9/11.
