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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This April, “Spring” into opportunity with DAV and RecruitMilitary job fairs! 🌻

Across the country and online, these events introduce job-seeking veterans, service members and military spouses to recruiters from multiple industries.

Real employers. Meaningful opportunities. Lasting connections.

Find the full schedule of events and register for a job fair near you ➡️ dav.la/jobfairs. ... Read MoreSee Less

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Drumroll please … Congratulations to DAV Department of New Hampshire, you are the winner of the DAV March Membership Madness tournament! Thanks for playing along with us all month.

DAV would like to once again thank every state department for participating in #davmarchmembershipmadness for recruiting new veterans to join the ranks of DAV. Members are the lifeblood of this organization and you should always continue to spread the word of DAV to the veterans in your life. #DAV #veterans ... Read MoreSee Less

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🎉 Win a trip for two to Orlando with spending cash!

DAV members can win BIG in our 2nd annual Recruiter Rally.

From now until June 30, any DAV member who recruits one new DAV member will be entered into the Recruiter Rally drawing.

The winner will receive $2,500 plus tickets and lodging to join us at the 2026 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌴

Learn more ➡️ www.dav.org/rally. ... Read MoreSee Less

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We're live from the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, co-presented by the DAV and Department of Veterans Affairs. We caught up with National Commander Coleman Nee as veterans are preparing to hit the slopes to get his impression of the event. Learn more at wintersportsclinic.org. ... Read MoreSee Less

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