Ask your Representative to support H.R. 5867, the STOP Veteran Suicide and Substance Abuse Act. To send your email, click here: https://t.co/01XdsibgBM
100 years ago, today, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This milestone in equality was achieved in large part due to the service of women during World War I and every other major war. #19thAmmendment
Hiring #veterans is an honorable way to thank them for serving, but harmful stereotypes portraying vets as tightly coiled or violent, hurt this cause. Understanding veterans' value and experiences can bring a new dynamic to any organization. https://t.co/C4QJbok665
#hireavet
https://t.co/IdUZlsfIgt is hosting a forum with leaders from top veterans organizations to discuss women veterans’ health. The panel will be on June 26 at 2 pm ET, and will include DAV National Legislative Dir. Joy Ilem.
Register now at https://t.co/uEYuCbF1VS
Fertility benefits for paralyzed veterans will expire in September, leaving many people concerned about the future of their family planning. https://t.co/CeRiWO85Ps
This week, we’re sitting down with Jeff Hall, the National Employment Director for Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
Let him know your questions about how @DAVHQ assists veterans and their families in the comments below.
As we approach the end of the 2019-2020 membership year, remember to have all membership to national headquarters no later than Friday, June 26, 2020, so that it can be processed before the membership system is shut down for year-end processing.
An ongoing, massive overhaul of the Defense Health System that will send some non-military patients to civilian providers could leave beneficiaries without access to quality care, according to a new report from the GAO. https://t.co/yZN8lQQdxI
@starsandstripes Every vet counts....there are no colors on a battlefield, except the red of blood spilled so that these domestic territorists can deface monuments. Disgusting
Donald Smith is a DAV life member and a veteran of Korean and Vietnam wars. For heroic actions on June 19, 1966, that allowed 42 American soldiers to escape to with their lives, Smith has been nominated for the Medal of Honor. https://t.co/Znqk3cuTB0
#MedalofHonor#DAVMember
.@DeptVetAffairs will resume regular funeral services and interments, along with military honors, at all cemeteries except Calverton and Long Island National Cemeteries, both of which are on Long Island, NY. https://t.co/uzdu32z4nP
In the middle decades of the 20th century, veterans of the 2nd World War, Korea and Vietnam would find an ally in their fight for VA benefits and recognition of service. Over 200,000 veterans would proudly call themselves DAV Members.
Jonas Bender of Yellow Springs, OH passed away at 94. He was drafted at age 18 and served as a Montford Point Marine. One of the first African Americans to join the Marines, he was honored for his service in 2012 with the Congressional Gold Medal. RIP. https://t.co/d0HElmfHX9