About DAV
DAV is a nonprofit that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families.
Every year, we help more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways by helping them access benefits they earned, like health care, education and disability, and connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities. DAV is the nation’s most resourceful veterans service organization, keeping the promise to support America’s veterans.
Programs and Focus Areas
With over 1,200 chapters across the country, DAV provides a national support network for veterans and their families. Below you’ll find resource materials and background on key DAV services.
DAV Magazine
DAV Programs
DAV Legislative Goals
DAV Annual Report
DAV Public Service Announcements
Subject Matter Experts
At DAV, we’re veterans helping veterans. We have firsthand experience and deep understanding of the core issues impacting the men and women who have served our country. To view an individual spokesperson’s full bio, please click on their headshot below.
Resources
Women Veterans – the Journey Ahead
This publication comes as a follow up to DAV’s 2014 landmark report Women Veterans: The Long Journey Home, which focused on the challenges women encounter transitioning from military to civilian life and helped usher in numerous policy and legislative changes to improve programs and services for women veterans.
America's Unsung Heroes
Profiles of America’s veteran caregivers—who they are, what they do and how we can give them the support they need and deserve.
Media Contacts
Contact a Member of our Communications Staff
- By Phone: 859-547-3382
The above phone number is exclusively for press inquiries. If you are not a member of the press and you have a question about DAV’s services, please call 877-IAM-AVET or 877-426-2838.
News & Coverage
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PTSD Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak, or a Monster
Aug 7, 2023 -
VA adopts new, more inclusive motto
Aug 3, 2023