Articles by DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

Combat-Wounded Army Veteran Braves All of Life’s Storms
From fighting in the valleys of Afghanistan to encountering parasites in Fiji, DAV member Aurita Maldonado conquers all in her path.
Combat-Wounded Army Veteran Braves All of Life’s Storms
From fighting in the valleys of Afghanistan to encountering parasites in Fiji, DAV member Aurita Maldonado conquers all in her path.

99-Year-Old World War II Veteran Served in All-Female, Mostly Black Unit That Lifted Spirits
DAV member Anna Mae Robertson served overseas in a battalion that helped deliver backlogged letters to soldiers in Europe.
99-Year-Old World War II Veteran Served in All-Female, Mostly Black Unit That Lifted Spirits
DAV member Anna Mae Robertson served overseas in a battalion that helped deliver backlogged letters to soldiers in Europe.

Former POW Jessica Lynch Shares Her Story to Help Veterans
The ambush that made 19-year-old Jessica Lynch a POW in the outset of the Iraq War also killed her best friend. She doesn’t want your sympathy. She wants veterans to...
Former POW Jessica Lynch Shares Her Story to Help Veterans
The ambush that made 19-year-old Jessica Lynch a POW in the outset of the Iraq War also killed her best friend. She doesn’t want your sympathy. She wants veterans to...

How One Marine Made it Through the Iran Hostage Crisis
Kevin Hermening peered out of the gate and watched the biggest crowd he’d ever seen coming his way.
How One Marine Made it Through the Iran Hostage Crisis
Kevin Hermening peered out of the gate and watched the biggest crowd he’d ever seen coming his way.

Disabled Veteran Recognized for Unwavering Volunteerism While Fighting Silent Battles
No one believed Kim Hubers' injuries were from service. Now she helps her fellow veterans get the same justice.
Disabled Veteran Recognized for Unwavering Volunteerism While Fighting Silent Battles
No one believed Kim Hubers' injuries were from service. Now she helps her fellow veterans get the same justice.

Coast Guard Veteran Recounts His Time Aboard a Landing Ship During the Invasion of Normandy
Julius Boreali served on an LST during D-Day. He kept a journal as events unfolded.
Coast Guard Veteran Recounts His Time Aboard a Landing Ship During the Invasion of Normandy
Julius Boreali served on an LST during D-Day. He kept a journal as events unfolded.