The sacrifices veterans made built DAV. But we need to continue to honor their sacrifices by strengthening the ranks of the organization they built.

This isn’t a polite request; it’s a demand for action. We need a surge of support. We need it now.

Put plainly, DAV needs 10,000 new members each year. Members are the fuel that powers our advocacy, the bedrock of our vital programs and the promise of unwavering support for generations of veterans yet to come. Imagine 10,000 new voices each year amplified in the halls of power. Ten thousand new advocates mobilized in communities across the nation. Ten thousand champions standing shoulder to shoulder, unwavering in their commitment. Each new member isn’t just a number on a roster; they’re a force multiplier, exponentially increasing our collective impact. Ten thousand is more than a number; it’s the lifeblood of our mission.

Without your engagement, we risk everything. Every successful referral is a chance to turn the tide, and every new recruit bolsters our strength. This chain reaction is our force multiplier. This isn’t ambition, it’s vital. We’re not going unarmed though; we have the strategy, the dedication and the resources.

One tool is Recruit a Warrior, a personalized invitation to join the ranks of those who are actively shaping DAV’s destiny. It’s simple. It’s effective. And it puts the power of recruitment—the power to make a tangible difference—directly into your hands.

  • Head to dav.org/warrior. Your personalized referral link awaits.
  • Share it everywhere. Every veteran you know deserves the support and camaraderie of DAV. And the best part? Referrals are tracked automatically. You focus on connection, and the system handles the rest.
  • Go here for instructions to get your referral link printed on business cards.

We have more recruitment resources at dav.org. Navigate to “Member Resources,” then “Publicity,” and finally, “Recruitment Resource”—your central command. Video, digital, print—it’s all there, waiting for deployment.

The video is your strategic briefing. It’s a concise overview of the resources at your disposal. The digital and print materials are your personalized battle plans. They offer the same powerful content tailored for different engagement scenarios.

Also, inside the print version is a scannable QR code that links to online resources. To use it, scan the code with your cell phone’s camera app. Most frequently ask questions are answered right there for you: Eligibility, dues, the five undeniable reasons why a veteran should choose DAV. This is your ammunition, your key to unlocking the potential of every veteran you encounter.

Enlist. Engage. Empower. The future of DAV is in your hands. This isn’t just something we talk about; it’s something we build, together. And it starts with you.