Posted on Jul 8, 2026
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DAV is an organization of veterans helping veterans.
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.
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We’re setting the record straight regarding the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. Current and future veterans WOULD BE subject to much lower ratings for tinnitus and sleep apnea if this legislation passes. Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and tell your Member of Congress to vote "NO" on the Take Care of America's Veterans Act until cuts to earned benefits are removed.
From the Pension Act of 1776 to the PACT Act of 2020, veteran care was forged through misfires and hard-won victories. Uncover the 250-year struggle to transform veteran care from a predator suspicion into a sacred national debt, proving that the full cost of war is never paid on the battlefield alone.
Caregiving can take a toll on your emotional well-being. Whether you’re dealing with stress, isolation, or burnout, DAV Caregivers Support can help you explore mental health resources and emotional support programs that understand the unique needs of veterans and their families. You’re not alone. Let’s find what fits your journey at davcaregivers.org.
It’s not too late to join your fellow veterans, supporters, caregivers and DAV leaders for the 2026 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando! We have an exciting agenda for you this year, including Friday night's DAV Patriots Pitch, where six veteran entrepreneurs from the Patriot Boot Camp community will pitch their businesses on stage for a chance to win $10,000 in funding! Last year, Yusuf Nkrumah won the competition with his innovative biotechnology solutions company, IndyGeneUS Bio. Register now at dav.la/orlando26.