Service
A National Guard unit saw the most combat during World War II
Think about the World War II shows and films that stuck with you, like “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific,” or “Saving Private Ryan.
Veteran News
News
Service
US destroyed a lost Predator drone after hard landing in Middle East
The crew of a malfunctioning MQ-9A drone worked for more than 7 minutes last August to keep their stricken aircraft aloft, but a damaged wire in the fuel system had irreversibly killed its newly...
Health
How VA Health Chat helps one Veteran manage care from home
VA Health Chat app connects Veterans to VA health care For Army Veteran Evan Burnside, a visit to the nearest VA facility means a three-hour trip: an hour’s drive each way, plus time for parking and..
Community
Keep faith with veterans
Every veteran knows the cost of service and the promise that comes with it. If we’re changed in service, our nation will be there for us when we come home.
Family
Remembering Gold Star Mother Ann Sherman Wolcott, my friend and my hero
I met Ann Sherman Wolcott many years ago, shortly after my husband passed away. It was at a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund event. Ann was a Gold Star Mother and I was a Gold Star Wife.
Community
Meet the employers setting the standard for veteran hiring in 2026
DAV’s employment program helps veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses navigate the job market with confidence.
Community
Keeping rides rolling: Transportation Network vehicle ordering window approaches
This past year, dedicated DAV volunteers across the country gave over 230,000 rides to veterans for their Department of Veterans Affairs medical appointments.
Service
Why 11.5 is the best AR barrel length for most shooters
Let me start by saying that shooting 55gr .223 out of a 20-inch pencil barrel with a rifle-length gas system, as Eugene Stoner, Bob Fremont, and Jim Sullivan intended, is a very enjoyable firearms...
Community
Leading from the Front
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...
Health
Need a personal record from VA? Here’s the page that gets you there.
Finding the right VA office for your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records request just got easier. VA has redesigned the page Veterans use to request records.
Legacy
He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers, Jr. receives the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026.
Service
Air Force security teams want to train with Chinese-made drones at nuclear base
Security teams at an Air Force nuclear base may soon be training with Chinese-made drones, which are now so widely used in war zones that one expert called them ‘the new AK-47.
Legacy
The Civil War started and ended at the same guy’s house
The name Wilmer McLean may not be found in most history books, but if it isn’t in the Guinness Book, it should be. The man moved his family during the Civil War, and if real estate is all about...
Benefits
Advancing homeownership opportunities for Veterans
VA recognizes that homeownership is about far more than buying a house – it is about stability, opportunity, and building a strong future.
Service
A summary of everything on Marvel’s pre-‘Doomsday’ watch cheat sheet
This past weekend, Disney held its annual D23 celebration, which means there’s major announcements, trailers, and updates from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to catch up on—and some homework for those.
Service
Sailor’s lawsuit leads to expanded healthcare for Reserve, Guard troops
More Reserve and National Guard troops who serve long stints on active duty orders may get access to healthcare after a sailor’s class action lawsuit. A new Pentagon policy released Aug.
Service
US to end major military exercise in South Korea after just 5 days
A major joint exercise between U.S. and South Korean troops will end a week earlier than originally planned after President Donald Trump directed that it be scaled back , a Pentagon official...
Health
From the streets to a home of his own: One Veteran’s road to recovery
How VA programs helped a Louisiana Veteran reclaim his life and support recovery After completing the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, an initiative that helped him find discipline...
Legacy
5 battles the side with all the numbers still lost—against all odds
When defending any position, the second-to-last thing a military unit wants to know is that they’re outnumbered. The very last thing the defenders want to know is that they’re massively outnumbered.
Service
Fighting the ‘dependa’ stereotype
“Gross. Another military wife voicing an opinion that doesn’t matter.” “Maybe keep your yap shut so he can keep his job.” These were the social media comments left after one of my recent articles was.