The Military Assistance Advisory Group-Vietnam is designated, beginning a politically and socially fraught war that won’t officially end until 1975. Of the 2.7 million who will serve in country, 58,220 Americans will be killed and 304,000 wounded—though the full cost of the war on Vietnam veterans is ongoing. A total of 9 million Americans will serve on active duty during the Vietnam era.
The reasons are as individual as our members. Some join for the fellowship at our more than 1,200 local chapters. Some for the inspiring national events. Others for opportunities to serve their fellow veterans and their families. And many join to continue the fight to support the rights and benefits of all veterans. DAV understands the needs of veterans because we are veterans—1 million strong. We invite you to join our cause.
What do employers need to know about hiring veterans? Get the answers from DAV’s National Employment Director and set your company and your employees up for success.
Check out the full #DAVPodcast episode: dav.la/4AVHjmW.
Opportunity matters. This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DAV celebrates our 2026 Patriot Employer Award winners for investing in veteran talent and building workplaces where military-connected employees can succeed.
The men and women who served in uniform have unique potential to succeed as entrepreneurs who make lasting, positive impacts across communities and industries. But having sacrificed the typical years spent earning business degrees and building networks, veterans pursuing business ownership can be at a disadvantage. Join us for a moderated discussion with veterans and thought leaders about the challenges these mission-driven innovators face, and how you can support them.
This free webinar is co-hosted by the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School and the Harvard Law School Armed Forces Association, and supported by DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a more than century-old national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring our promise is kept to America’s veterans.
Moderator:
David Calone, Harvard Law School alum, Patriot Boot Camp co-founder and Senior Advisor to Jove Equity Partners LLC
Panelists:
-Jasmine Paul, Air Force veteran DAV Patriot Boot Camp alumna and founder of The Wealth Playground, a youth financial literacy company.
-Matt Hyde, Navy veteran and partner and co-founder of Catalyst Law Group LLP, where his practice is focused on representing emerging-growth companies and venture or private equity investors.
-Emily McMahan, Army veteran and co-founder and general partner with AIN Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of deep tech and dual-use technology, as well as in military, veteran-led startups.
A new national commander, on-site VA claims processing and bold priorities for the future highlighted a national convention that demonstrated how DAV continues strengthening advocacy, service and support for veterans nationwide. Check out the full recap from #davmagazine below.
