BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: To those who hear her story, World War II veteran Anna Mae Robertson is a hero—a Black woman who busted down barriers. To Sheree Robertson, she’s Mom.Sheree Robertson describes her mother—a 99-year-old member of DAV Chapter 19 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin—as a devoted parent with an infectious spirit. She raised seven daughters and one son while working various jobs. And she always made time for french fries.The fact that her mother served overseas during World War II as part of an all-female, predominantly Black unit now receiving congressional recognition is just “icing on the cake.”“I’m inspired by who she is, how she lived her life,” Sheree said. “That’s what inspires me.”Click here to read more about Anna Mae Robertson and the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—known as the “Six Triple Eight” 👉 dav.la/3ni. #BlackHistoryMonth … Read MoreSee Less
Happy Presidents Day! While 31 of the 45 men to hold the position of President of the United States have served in the military, only one president was a DAV member. Who do you think it was? #PresidentsDay … Read MoreSee Less
Looking to make a career change or start your professional journey? DAV and RecruitMilitary job fairs are wonderful opportunities to meet employers who are seeking veterans and practice your pitch and interview skills in an environment that is welcoming, exciting and professional. We’ll be at State Farm Stadium in the Phoenix area on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m., with dozens of employers looking to hire talent just like you! Register now: dav.la/4jcvv6I. #veterans #military #jobfair #careerfair #DAV … Read MoreSee Less
Army veteran Kenneth J. David, adjutant of DAV Chapter 11 in Girard, Ohio, was awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his extraordinary actions during the Vietnam War. #MedalOfHonor #veterans #MOH #military #DAV … Read MoreSee Less
