Then she noticed that his license plate displayed a Purple Heart. That was enough for her to stop and talk to Marine veteran ...

More than a century after disabled veterans returned home from World War I to build an organization that would fight for those who served, thousands of DAV and Auxiliary members gathered once again to ...

Dave Dufrane dined at the Denny’s off I-95 in Edgewood, Maryland, countless times. He enjoyed those breakfasts, but he could never fully relax. At the top of his mind was the military post a mile down ...

At this year’s National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado, it was hard to miss Carlos Lopes. Wherever veterans gathered—on the slopes, on the ice and on the pavement—there ...

Many illnesses and injuries make themselves known immediately. Others arrive quietly, often years later, while trying to sleep and after the noise fades. A spouse may notice a veteran struggle, or ...

Joining DAV is only the beginning. Every member has the opportunity to continue serving by leading, mentoring and strengthening the organization that has fought for veterans and the benefits they have ...

Contact your nearest DAV office. They will help you file a claim and stick with you all through the process, because no veteran should have to go at it alone.

Kobe, a service dog, rests while wearing his working vest. For many veterans, a service dog is more than a companion. It’s a vital tool for navigating daily life with a disability. However, as Army ...

WASHINGTON, DC, July 20, 2026 — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) National Commander Coleman Nee and Invisible Wounds Foundation CEO Shannon Connell issued this joint statement today in response to the ...

For families of severely disabled veterans, service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Spouses often spend years as caregivers, advocates and steady partners through the lasting effects of ...

Jacob Weber, who received a $30,000 scholarship from DAV in 2023, recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management. The room went dark when Jacob ...

Once again, we find ourselves in the regrettable position of having to defend the benefits that disabled veterans earn through their service and sacrifice. This week, a new congressional proposal was ...