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Going beyond
DAV benefits advocate finds 13-year-old error, veteran receives earned benefits Mere days before her 12th birthday in 1993, Jamesina Cote lost her mother after she went mis...
Executive order moves ball forward for K2 veterans
Executive order moves ball forward for K2 veterans, falls short of the goal line In January, then-President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating a 10-year study...
VA offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide
WASHINGTON — All Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walk-ins for eligible Veterans, spouses and caregiver...
Easing the burden of burn pits
Crucial DAV-backed legislation would extend relief to veterans suffering from burn pit exposure For too many veterans living with the long-term health consequences of expos...
The safest path to ‘normal’
We’re all eager to get back to “normal” life, but in order for as many DAV chapters as possible to reopen, we all must remain steadfastly dedicated to safety. DAV […]
Creating a place to call home
Montana DAV, Auxiliary members show appreciation for drivers When Hospital Service Coordinator Dawn Timblin viewed the volunteer driver lounge of the Fort Harrison (Montana...
Merrill’s Marauders Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Honoring the unsung heroes of World War II Merrill’s Marauders, the legendary all-volunteer jungle force, will receive a Congressional Gold Medal for their actions in Burma...
Statement on Deputy VASEC Nomination
The role of Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs is a critical conduit between veterans service organizations and the VA, requiring open dialogue and a willingness to colla...
Single access point
Single access point now available for veterans to reach all VA contact centers The Department of Veterans Affairs launched a single access point to all VA contact centers i...
DAV Receives Platinum Seal from Guidestar
The DAV Charitable Service Trust has received the 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar by Candid. As an online charity profile platform, Guidestar is the large...