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Thanks to our partnership with Regiment, DAV member and Air Force veteran Nick Olivares is now connecting with fellow veterans on his new custom DAV-branded gaming PC. Gaming can be a powerful way for veterans to build community, stay connected and create meaningful opportunities for support and outreach.

We’re running another PC giveaway through the end of July, so now's your chance to win a custom DAV rig built by Paradox Customs! Enter here: dav.la/PCgiveaway2.

(P.S. New and existing DAV members receive 100 bonus entries)
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Seventy-three years ago today, the gunfire of the Korean War fell silent. Often called “The Forgotten War,” the conflict ended on July 27, 1953, after three years of brutal fighting and immense sacrifice. More than 1.7 million Americans served in Korea. Thousands never made it home.

Today, DAV recognizes and honors the veterans who endured freezing winters, impossible conditions and fierce combat in defense of freedom. Their service and sacrifices are not forgotten.
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Our nation is capable of keeping its promises to today's combat-disabled veterans without breaking promises made to yesterday's veterans. Congress shouldn't fund new benefits by reducing earned ones. Remove Section 108 from the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Read MoreSee Less

Are you looking for a way to get more involved in the 2026 DAV 5K, presented by USAA? Consider creating your own 5K fundraising team! Team captains will receive a free DAV beanie when they start a fundraising team by Sept. 20. The more the merrier, so gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and begin your fundraising early! Learn more and get started at dav5k.org. Read MoreSee Less

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