Posted on Aug 5, 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.
CONNECT WITH DAV
This September, find employment opportunities with DAV and RecruitMilitary job fairs!
Across the country and online, these events introduce job-seeking veterans, service members and military spouses to recruiters from multiple industries.
Real employers. Meaningful opportunities. Lasting connections.
9/17- Atlanta
9/22 – Virtual (Eastern)
9/23 – Fort Hood Area
9/24 – Fort Drum
9/24 - Phoenix
Find the full schedule of events and register for a job fair near you: dav.la/jobfairs.
In the latest episode of the #DAVPodcast, we sit down with Marine veteran Hector and his wife, Mary, to explore the raw reality of navigating life after military service, severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and mental health challenges.
Hector’s journey illustrates the invisible wounds of war, while Mary’s story highlights the unsung, essential role of military caregivers struggling against systemic isolation.
Packed with vital insights on VA benefits, TBI recovery resources, and support networks through DAV, this episode is a must-listen for veterans, spouses, and caregivers seeking hope, community, and actionable roadmaps to healing.
The results are clear. Veterans overwhelmingly oppose benefits cuts as budget or PAYGO offsets. Congress can keep the promise to today’s and tomorrow’s veterans. They need to remove Section 108 and then pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act.
📸 Think you've got what it takes to capture the perfect DAV 5K photo? Enter the DAV 5K Photo Contest, presented by TQL Total Quality Logistics!
We're looking for the moments that make race day special and there are six categories for you to enter: Most Patriotic, Most Unique Course/Landmark, Furry Friend Award, Best Finish Line Photo, Best Team Photo and Best Cincinnati Photo.
When you participate in the 2026 DAV 5K, keep your camera ready and share your best shots on social media, tagging DAV in your post.
You never know—your photo could be featured in our post-race wrap-up live stream after race day! Register at dav5k.org to get the full contest details.