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)

Combat-Wounded Army Veteran Braves All of Life’s Storms

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

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

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

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

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

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.