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Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA)

…Read more about DAV Resolutions at https://www.dav.org/about-dav/legislation/dav-resolutions/. You can also join our advocacy efforts to support relevant legislation by becoming part of DAV’s Commander’s Action Network at DAVCAN.org. Additional support…

Statement of Randy Reese Assistant Executive Director DAV Washington Headquarters

Press Conference on Blue Water Navy Legislation On behalf of our 1 million members and the auxiliary, DAV is deeply disappointed that the bipartisan efforts of Senators Gillibrand, Daines, Isakson…

News | Dec 11, 2018

Benefits and Transition Act signed into law

…recognition, including adding headstones to unmarked graves. “There are a number of provisions in this legislation that will improve the lives of veterans and their families,” said National Legislative Director…

News | Mar 19, 2019

Push to improve survivor benefits

…many unable to apply in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of earned educational opportunities,” said Ilem. During the 115th Congress, legislation was introduced in both the Senate (S….

News | May 23, 2019

75 years of the GI Bill

…one of the most significant and successful pieces of federal legislation ever produced for America and its veterans After graduating from high school in 1992, Angie Lienert worked a few…

News | May 29, 2019

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act becomes law

…Senate Bill sponsors Kirsten Gillibrand and Steve Daines, who all worked in a bipartisan, bicameral manner to finally get this legislation through Congress. Mostly, we are grateful to the Vietnam…

News | Jun 26, 2019

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…B Kids Toolkit Leading the Way Brochure LEGISLATION – Congressional Testimony LEGISLATION – Mid-Winter Conference Report Legislative Testimony Archive LinkedIn Local Veterans Assistance Program – SOP 2024 Logos/Branding March Madness…

How long does it take to get VA DIC? Too long.

…eligible for 50 percent of the total DIC benefits, increasing until the 10-year threshold and the maximum DIC amount is awarded. Legislation was introduced in both the Senate (S. 1990,…

News | Aug 21, 2019

Women veterans remain top priority

…how we can tackle them through legislation and other means.” “We’re excited by the announcement of the women veterans task force and are encouraged that the group will be examining…

News | Aug 27, 2019

Tackling veteran suicide

Legislation introduced in the Senate and House aim to end national epidemic The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 20 veterans die of suicide every day. And while the VA,…

News | Oct 1, 2019

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