1993 – Jesse Brown named VA secretary

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Posted on Sep 18, 2019

Jesse Brown, a Marine Corps veteran and executive director at the DAV National Service & Legislative Headquarters, is named secretary of veterans affairs under President Bill Clinton. Brown joined DAV in 1967, eventually becoming its first African American executive director in 1988. He will serve a VA secretary until 1997.

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In August 2026, devastating storms swept through Indiana, causing widespread damage and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.

As communities faced the aftermath, DAV stepped in to help. In Anderson, Indiana, DAV provided emergency financial assistance and essential supplies to veterans and their families affected by the storms.

To learn more about DAV’s Disaster Relief Program, visit www.dav.org/disaster. ...

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When veterans succeed, organizations succeed. ENSCO, Inc. has built a culture where military experience is valued through mentorship, career development, workplace accommodations and a commitment to hiring veteran talent. Congratulations to DAV's 2026 Midsize Employer of the Year. Read more: dav.la/4jz1ron ...

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The “Wounded Veteran Tax" leaves many combat-injured veterans unable to receive their full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation.

The Major Richard Star Act would help correct this injustice for eligible veterans, ensuring they receive the benefits they earned through their service and sacrifice.

Watch the full episode of #DAVPodcast to learn why this legislation matters and why DAV continues fighting for its passage ➡️ dav.la/4zaRUsY. ...

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On Oct. 23, 1983, a suicide truck bomber attacked the Battalion Landing Team headquarters in Beirut, killing 220 Marines, 18 sailors and 3 soldiers. Marine veteran and DAV member Keith “EZ” Ezell was among the survivors of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut.

Later in life, though, he would face an invisible foe lurking within his own body. An aggressive form of bladder cancer had been waging a secret war against him.

In his time of need, Ezell was able to turn to a fellow Marine veteran of Beirut and DAV benefits advocate Don Inns.

Read the full story, “Beirut veterans continue struggle after 40 years,” at the link in the comments. ...

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