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Lasting valor

…receiving the Medal of Honor. Photo credit: AP PHOTO/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW, JESSE TINSLEY, FILE How a DAV member and courageous warrior became the first living African American World War II Medal…

News | Jan 12, 2021

Frostbite and combat wounds finally recognized for Korean War veteran

…came out with a lifeline. In addition to fighting in the Korean War, Bolden had served in World War II with an all-Black unit that provided critical support to combat…

News | Feb 10, 2026

Common experiences, struggles bond Vietnam and Afghanistan veterans

…wrestling with, and I’m not sure I’ll ever find the right answer.” “What continues for us is the war inside ourselves, and that’s a war we can all win,” said…

News | May 10, 2022

Combat-wounded veteran reflects on how war changed her life 

Combat-wounded Army veteran Latoya Lucas used to worry about people seeing the burns and scars of war that cover her body. But now, she’s proud of the sacrifice and resilience…

News | Jul 10, 2025

Recruit a Warrior

…your membership number at dav.org/warrior to receive your personalized referral link. Share your referral link with fellow warriors of your choice. This link is unique to you and will automatically…

News | Nov 6, 2019

Judge Robert S. Marx: The Enduring Spirit of DAV

…could rejoin my outfit. He said, ‘I guess there is no hurry, boy, the war is all over.’” The so-called “war to end all wars,” even in its last hours,…

News | Aug 30, 2020

Korean War soldier served in U.S. regiment from Puerto Rico

…World War II and suffered minimal casualties during the conflict. By the time the Korean War broke out, the combat regiment had become “superbly trained and well-disciplined.” It was activated…

News | Aug 2, 2022

First-time author, veteran takes on challenge of ‘War of Fear’

Navy veteran and DAV member and supporter Umberto “Nardo” Nardolicci recently finished writing the first book in his “War of Fear” series, titled “Eye of the Nomad.” This epic work…

News | Nov 12, 2024

Honoring the Native American tradition of service

…Native Americans joined the U.S. armed forces during World Wars I and II,” said Herman J. Viola, curator of the exhibition. “Forty-four thousand Native Americans served in World War II;…

News | Mar 2, 2017

PACT Act VA claims for toxic exposure

…other toxic substances. Veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War and conflicts after 9/11 stand to benefit, as do veterans exposed to radiation. In December, the VA announced it…

News | Mar 21, 2023

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