DAV Magazine September/October 2026

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September/October 2026

Bill would secure justice for veterans of Cold War-era human experiments

DAV-backed OATH Act would secure justice for veterans of covert Cold War-era human experiments

By: Elizabeth Depompei

In This Issue

service spotlight

A morning walk, a Purple Heart, a debt paid

A daily stroll led to life-changing benefits for a Marine’s unrecognized wounds from Vietnam

Recreation therapy helps veterans rebuild life after injury

How recreation therapy moved one veteran from ‘just survive’ to a future full of possibility

New watch takes the helm: Members chart DAV’s future at the 2026 national convention

New national commander takes the helm as DAV members unite at 2026 national convention and shape the year ahead

2027 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

commentary

Preparing the next generation to serve veterans

commentary

‘DAV is in good hands’: a commander’s legacy and what comes next

Letters

Letters – September/October 2026

Legislative Spotlight

Expanding dental care for disabled veterans

How DAV’s entrepreneurship program fosters community and impact

2026 National Convention Awards

commentary

Keep faith with veterans

The modern covenant

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Carrying our mission home

A young daughter’s advocacy benefits her wounded Iraq veteran mother

2026-2027 DAV National Officers

2026-2027 Auxiliary National Officers

VA expedites prosthetic limb delivery

Federal review gives VA hospital quality high marks

Reflections

DAV national chaplain: Stronger together starts with you

All hands (and paws) on deck

Staff Appointment

Assistant National Employment Director

Staff Appointment

Assistant National Legislative Director

Golden Corral honors the military community through annual Military Appreciation Night

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