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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On #PTSDAwarenessDay, DAV Caregivers Support acknowledges the strength, compassion and advocacy of veterans and caregivers who are caring for someone living with trauma.

Caring for someone with post-traumatic stress disorder means providing calm and steady reassurance and navigating triggers and setbacks with a wealth of understanding and patience.

No one is alone on this journey and the wellbeing of caregivers matters as much as the person they are caring for. Reach out to davcaregivers.org to learn more.

If you are a Veteran or caregiver is in crisis Dial 988, then press 1 for immediate assistance. ... Read MoreSee Less

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Today, DAV recognizes National PTSD Awareness Day. Post-traumatic stress disorder impacts millions of veterans from all eras. By researching and learning more about PTSD, we can better understand the symptoms that the veteran community faces.

A recent executive order to accelerate research and expand access to innovative plant-based therapies for veterans living with the invisible wounds of war like PTSD show progress in this area.

Learn more about psychedelic assisted therapy for veterans and the science, treatment, risks and what lies ahead by exploring DAV Mindscapes: www.dav.org/mindscapes/. ... Read MoreSee Less

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Navy veteran Waren Delanozapata leverages military discipline and entrepreneurial grit to become a top 50 streamer and DAV brand ambassador. Click the link below to read more from #davmagazine. ... Read MoreSee Less

How a Navy veteran found purpose in full-time content creation

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This DAV podcast episode focuses on disaster risks relevant to veterans, offering key information on understanding these threats and accessing emergency assistance through DAV and the VA. Featuring insights from VA psychologists and service members, the episode highlights the resilience and strong desire of veterans to volunteer in disaster relief efforts, discussing the emotional impact (PTSD symptoms) and the need for stress inoculation and mutual veteran support.

Listeners learn how to qualify for DAV's emergency financial relief (up to $1,000 for lodging) and supply kits, and the process for contacting their DAV National Service Office for disaster relief assistance. ... Read MoreSee Less

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