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How hiring veterans can help employers during ‘Great Resignation’
It’s no surprise that DAV has long advocated for veterans in the workplace. We know the immense value they bring and encourage employers to engage with them. In the period ...
Debunking 4 myths about separating from the military
An estimated 200,000 people separate from the military each year. If you’re thinking about getting out, you likely have lots of questions about the best way to make a ...
DAV works to expand who qualifies for VA dental care
Just 15% of the more than 9 million veterans enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care are eligible for dental benefits. However, the number of veterans actual...
How an unexpected meeting between two Marines proves life-changing
“Semper Fi,” Carlo Melone called out to the guy in front of him in line at a Chicago pharmacy. Melone knew he was saying hi to a fellow Marine veteran […]
Disabled Army veteran awarded for hosting DAV TV show
Army veteran Adam Alexander was on the phone with his superior officer when enemy bullets began to rain down on his remote firebase in Afghanistan. “Adam said, ‘Hey sir, I ...
Veterans organizations comment on halt to VA’s Asset and Infrastructure Review process
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Independent Budget Veterans Service Organizations (IBVSOs)—DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and VFW (Veterans ...
Candidates for national office – 2022 – 2023
The following information is intended to inform membership on the announced candidates for national office. It does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by DA...
DAV-funded program helps gay veteran with other than honorable discharge upgrade
For nearly four decades, Marine Corps veteran Terry Moylan lived with the crushing weight of resentment, a burden that never should have been hers to carry. Moylan enlisted...
‘Salute the Troops’ concert honors veterans and DAV members
Inside the legendary Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, DAV joined hundreds of country music fans to honor military service members, veterans and their families with a con...
DAV job fair helps veteran break into engineering career
Army Reserve veteran Jason Tipton’s most recent job hunt was akin to running a marathon. So once he had a job offer in hand, he felt like any runner feels […]