A morning walk, a Purple Heart, a debt paid
Left: Stephen Jameson with his daughter, Erin. She has been serving as her dad’s caregiver since 2025. Erin said the benefits he now receives bring peace of mind.
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Youth volunteers bring meaningful connections to Veterans
Welcoming a new generation of volunteers Every summer, the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) at the VA North Texas Health Care System opens its doors to a new group of youth...
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New VA dental patients face waits of 2 months for appointments
Veterans looking to find a dentist through Department of Veterans Affairs health clinics waited nearly two months for a first appointment, according to new figures provided by the VA to Task &...
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Expanding dental care for disabled veterans
For many veterans, access to dental care remains one of the most significant gaps in Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare. The DAV-backed Dental Care for Veterans Act (H.R.
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VA Bedford volunteer named 2026 Volunteer of the Year
Owen Knight, an Air Force Veteran and volunteer with VA Bedford Healthcare System’s No Veteran Dies Alone (NVDA) program, was named the 2026 Volunteer of the Year at VA’s National Customer Experience.
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New watch takes the helm: Members chart DAV’s future at the 2026 national convention
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...
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VA awards Optum Serve 10-year contract up to $30 billion to manage community care dental network
Optum Serve will be the dental care administrator that will build, manage and maintain a robust national network of licensed dental providers and practitioners.
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VA awards suicide prevention grants to strengthen community support for Veterans
VA-funded suicide prevention grants support community-based programs for Veterans nationwide When a Veteran in Puerto Rico first connected with the community organization Family Endeavors , isolation.
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Once overwhelmed, now a mentor at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Orlando Perez was rappelling down a climbing wall during PT when he lost his grip, fell, and struck his spine on his rucksack.
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DAV names innovative South Carolina company Large Employer of the Year
ERLANGER, Ky. — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Sonepar USA , its Large Employer of the Year. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Sonepar provides electrical and...
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DAV names Virginia-based company Midsize Employer of the Year
ERLANGER, Ky. — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named ENSCO Inc., an engineering, science and technology provider headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, its Midsize Employer of the Year.
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DAV names Virginia veteran-owned business Small Employer of the Year
ERLANGER, Ky. — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Cambridge International Systems its Small Employer of the Year.
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Discover what you can do online with an ‘my Social Security’ account
Whether for your next mission, your family’s future or life after service, you already know the value of planning ahead. Your personal “my Social Security” account helps you do just that.
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VA Memphis reopens food hub to fight Veteran food insecurity
Addressing food insecurity through community partnerships VA Memphis Healthcare System has reopened its food hub through a partnership with Mid-South Food Bank, creating a centralized location where..
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VRCN partners help Veterans overcome social isolation
Editor’s note: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA.
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DraftKings donates $50,000 to help fuel DAV’s Transportation Network
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is proud to announce a new collaboration with DraftKings through its DraftKings SERVES program, which includes a $50,000 donation to support the DAV...
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Serve Veterans on 9/11: Make a lasting impact by volunteering at VA
Honoring the National Day of Service As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, the National Day of Service stands as a powerful reminder to honor those affected by that day and the Veterans...
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Barrett Firearms raises $40,200 for DAV through commemorative rifle campaign
ERLANGER, Ky. – Barrett Firearms raised $40,200 to benefit DAV (Disabled American Veterans) through a fundraising campaign celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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This Patriot Day: Honor, remember, and serve
This Patriot Day marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It is a time to remember those we’ve lost, the courage of those who responded that day and those who served the nation in...
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Jason David’s second service to his fellow veterans is their financial lifeline
After 22 years in the Air Force and a medical retirement, Purple Heart recipient Jason “JD” David refused to let his story end in a recliner.
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Ryan Hunt built Veteran Social to connect, uplift, and empower veterans
While Ryan Hunt never set out to be the “Walmart Greeter” of the veteran community, it’s a role he has embraced. He spent two decades serving America in an Army uniform before building an accidental..
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Because they served: VA volunteers honored for community impact
VA Volunteers honored for dedication to Veterans, caregivers and survivors Volunteers are the heartbeat of care at the Louis A.
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Tomah VA fishing tournament brings together Veterans and community
A story of community, camaraderie and celebration The Tomah VA recently welcomed dozens of Community Living Center and Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program Veterans to its Annual Fishing...
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Puppies with a purpose visit VA’s Central Office
Recently, the halls of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Office in Washington, D.C., welcomed some very special visitors: six-week-old puppies from Warrior Canine Connection (WCC).
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The mountain as medicine, 40 years running
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..
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