1994 – Gary Sinise awarded

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Posted on Sep 18, 2019

Hollywood actor Gary Sinise receives the National Commander’s Award for his performance as Lt. Dan, a Vietnam veteran and double amputee, in the 1994 hit movie “Forrest Gump.” The award, in large part, begins Sinise’s longtime support of DAV and veterans.

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Naomi joined the Air Force in 2000 as a single mother. After the birth of her son in 2006 she sought help from the VA for her mental health, which she noticed was getting worse. Often times, women veterans using the VA for maternity care are outsourced to community care providers. Research looking at these patients who use VA-supported maternity care shows that women veterans are at higher risk for mental health and trauma-related diagnoses and substance use disorder, putting them at higher risk for suicide. In February 2024, DAV published “Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness.” This report is a comprehensive assessment of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rates of suicide among women veterans and how the system charged with their mental health care can and must do better. Read Naomi’s full story and learn more about the report and DAV’s findings at ... Read MoreSee Less

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Attention DAV members! On Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. EDT, National Membership Director Doug Wells will host a webinar to discuss Recruiting Resources & Techniques. Doug will be available after the presentation to answer any questions attendees may have. To register for this Zoom webinar, please visit dav.la/3rv.Please note: A free Zoom account is required to attend this webinar. If you are unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and shared with members at a later date. ... Read MoreSee Less

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Attention Virginia veterans and military spouses! Join DAV and RecruitMilitary at Naval Station Norfolk on Thursday, April 18, at 11 a.m. (Eastern) for an in-person job fair. Whether you are just transitioning from the military or you’re feeling underemployed and are looking to change your career, you could find your next move with one of the many employers in attendance. Find out more and register today at dav.la/3pb.#veterans #military #jobfair #careerfair #DAV #norfolk #virginiajobs #norfolkveterans ... Read MoreSee Less

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