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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DAV and Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs want to thank everyone who made the 2023 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic such a success this week. Thanks to the bravery of our athletes, dedication of our instructors, selflessness of our volunteers, and support from our sponsors, we saw countless “Miracles on a Mountainside” this year. #Sports4Vets #WinterSportsClinic #NDVWSC23 #DAV ... Read MoreSee Less

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April is the #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, acknowledging the important role our kids play in the military community. More than ever, let's keep them close and understand that military life asks our children to make sacrifices and overcome certain challenges that other children likely don’t understand. ... Read MoreSee Less

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Sandi Braunstein earned the 2023 DAV Freedom Award at the 37th annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado. ... Read MoreSee Less

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We’re in Basalt, Colorado, where disabled veterans hope to reel in some rainbow trout during the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, co-presented by DAV and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Rich Tucker, who has been sponsoring the clinic for 34 years, speaks about the event's impact on him and his family, and why he keeps coming back. #WinterSportsClinic #NDVWSC23 ... Read MoreSee Less

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