It’s not too late to register for the 2026 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention! Join us Aug. 1-4, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel and Resort. Shop from vendors, attend seminars and social events, meet and elect DAV leaders and help celebrate our organization’s mission during an exciting event in Orlando, Florida! Learn more and register at dav.la/orlando26.
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The Transportation Security Administration - TSA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are excited to announce implementation of the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act of 2025. Veterans enrolled in VA health care who have a service connected disability of permanent blindness or require the use of a VA issued wheelchair or prosthetic limb, now can receive TSA PreCheck® at no cost following successful completion of all TSA enrollment requirements. For more information on the program, requirements, and any related questions please visit the website below.
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Congress should not reduce earned disability compensation for future disabled veterans to pay for other priorities, especially when the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has stated that no changes are planned or imminent.
Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 to get connected directly to the office of any U.S. Senator or Representative and tell them to keep the promise to America’s veterans by not stripping their benefits to pay for others ➡️ dav.la/4vg9A4l.
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Supportive workplaces don’t lower standards—they remove unnecessary barriers for qualified candidates.
🧠 This PTSD Awareness Month, join us in destigmatizing invisible disabilities and promoting an environment for success.
Here are THREE EASY WAYS to support the mental health of your employees (veteran or otherwise):
1) Reduce anxiety through consistency in expectations and communication 💬
2) Allow time off for medical or therapy appointments ⚖️
3) Offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) or mental health resources 🤝
Even small adjustments can significantly improve performance and retention.
Learn about practical accommodations and other strategies for hiring disabled veterans in The Veteran Advantage: DAV’s Hiring Guide for Employers of the Military Community ➡️ davhiringguide.org/.
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