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New VA app designed to help MST survivors
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently launched a free mobile app to help veterans heal from the effects of military sexual trauma (MST). The VA’s National Center for ...
DAV membership deals: Travel discounts for veterans and more
DAV membership has many advantages, but one of the newest perks is already helping save members money on a multitude of travel, dining and service experiences. Th...
DAV connects with veterans, communities with sports jerseys, drone racing
Having one interaction with a veteran can be easy, but getting that veteran to keep coming back to DAV and join as a member is a challenge that requires a […]
Veteran caregiver: Learn VA resources and plan early
Maria Holloway has been married to Harold, a Navy veteran of Vietnam, for 52 years. But it’s only recently that she, the past DAV Auxiliary Department of Florida commander,...
Veteran families risk losing crucial VA caregiver stipend
Life as an infantryman and Army Ranger took a toll on Matt Drinkwalter’s mind and body. As a result of deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he now endures a traumatic [&hel...
Preserving veteran legacies: Here’s how to honor your loved one
A heartfelt message left by a Marine’s widow. An extension of gratitude left for a soldier who died in battle during the Revolutionary War. A tribute to a teenage friend [&...
DAV advocates return to Washington to drive veterans legislation
From a ballroom in Arlington, Virginia, a crowd of DAV members watched National Commander Andy Marshall address a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Co...
There’s a bill to bulk up VA mental health services
The Department of Veterans Affairs would have to hire additional mental health staff, expand eligibility for specific mental health facilities and conduct research into the...
DAV statement on Senate agreement on Honoring our PACT Act
DAV is pleased with the announcement last night that leaders of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee have reached agreement on the Honoring our PACT Act and calls on all ...
A brief guide to flag etiquette
The flag of our nation means many different things to our veterans. For some, it represents the solemn oath they took to defend the country and its citizens when they [&hel...