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From homeless to hero
…or cost. Partnered with other veterans organizations, Department Adjutant Johnnie Walker began working on a campaign that would offer multiple Homeless Veteran Stand Downs throughout the state. “We actually began…
Documentary celebrates DAV’s 100 years of service
…campaign will run through November 12 to coincide with the celebration of Veterans Day on November 11. To learn more about the “Sinclair Cares: Supporting All Veterans” campaign and how…
DAV recognizes exceptional veterans advocates
…to the men and women who served. DAV applauds Tillis’ continued efforts through the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, fighting for those exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and his…
Seeing the need
…for corpsman care to stave off potential infection. He felt fine, he told the lieutenant, downplaying his injury. Schmidt’s next brush with death came six weeks later at Camp Carroll…
Marine Corps veteran finds benefits help and brotherhood at DAV
…starting with a job at a juvenile boot camp center in Plymouth, Massachusetts. But the further Pino got from his time in uniform, the more he felt the impact of…
EG America raises nearly $650,000 for Disabled American Veterans
…1,700-plus convenience stores raised $647,000 during its national campaign in support of DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a charity dedicated to empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity….
Ryan Burgos
…National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Expert Marksman Badge. Mr. Burgos, a life member of…
Brothers by blood and through service
…so he stayed in the area with his unit during his recovery. A few months later, Jacob deployed with the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to Camp Baharia, just outside…
How DAV volunteer scholarships launch careers
…become a catalyst for life change and new initiatives. Caleb Campbell’s story comes to mind. He earned a $5,000 scholarship from us in 2017. He says he was hesitant to…
DAV member from famed Japanese American battalion left legacy of bravery
…were eyed with suspicion and became targets of discrimination. Over the next few years, roughly 120,000 people of Japanese descent were incarcerated in camps in the U.S. Before 1941, Kaoru…
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