DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promise to America’s veterans. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a nonprofit organization with more than 1 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at DAV.org.

Articles by DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

Finding Purpose After the Infantry

Finding Purpose After the Infantry

Chris Peer's service-connected disability was not the only challenge he was facing after seven years of military service.

Finding Purpose After the Infantry

Chris Peer's service-connected disability was not the only challenge he was facing after seven years of military service.

Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans Share Reflections 80 Years Later

Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans Share Reflections 80 Years Later

James Blane remembers being told that landing at Iwo Jima was going to be a quick and simple mission

Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans Share Reflections 80 Years Later

James Blane remembers being told that landing at Iwo Jima was going to be a quick and simple mission

Sister of Repatriated Korean War Soldier Gets to Say ‘Thank You’

Sister of Repatriated Korean War Soldier Gets to Say ‘Thank You’

For 70 years, Sgt. Billy V. Rodgers was considered missing in action.

Sister of Repatriated Korean War Soldier Gets to Say ‘Thank You’

For 70 years, Sgt. Billy V. Rodgers was considered missing in action.

Three History-Making Women Who Served

Three History-Making Women Who Served

It’s been more than 75 years since women were allowed to officially serve in the armed forces. But restrictions on how they could serve persisted for decades.

Three History-Making Women Who Served

It’s been more than 75 years since women were allowed to officially serve in the armed forces. But restrictions on how they could serve persisted for decades.

DAV Helps Bring Justice to Navy Veteran and Military Sexual Trauma Survivor

DAV Helps Bring Justice to Navy Veteran and Military Sexual Trauma Survivor

Jennifer Williams had applied for disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder related to military sexual trauma, or MST, and been denied multiple times.

DAV Helps Bring Justice to Navy Veteran and Military Sexual Trauma Survivor

Jennifer Williams had applied for disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder related to military sexual trauma, or MST, and been denied multiple times.

DAV Helps Ill ‘Atomic Veteran’ in His Quest to Obtain Benefits for Nuclear Fallout

DAV Helps Ill ‘Atomic Veteran’ in His Quest to Obtain Benefits for Nuclear Fallout

The Hollywood blockbuster ‘Oppenheimer’ shines a light on the Manhattan Project, but this Army veteran endured what came next.

DAV Helps Ill ‘Atomic Veteran’ in His Quest to Obtain Benefits for Nuclear Fallout

The Hollywood blockbuster ‘Oppenheimer’ shines a light on the Manhattan Project, but this Army veteran endured what came next.