DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

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VIRTUAL JOB FAIR! Veterans, active duty and transitioning service members and military spouses, be sure to register for the upcoming DAV and RecruitMilitary virtual job fair, presented by ICON plc at 11 a.m. (Pacific) on Tuesday, July 9. Meet virtually with dozens of employers actively looking to fill roles in various industries. Once you register, you’ll be able to view a full list of companies who will be attending so that you can began prepping your resume. Register now: http://dav.la/3td. PLEASE NOTE: A virtual job fair includes both remote and in-person positions. For more info on upcoming DAV/RecruitMilitary Job Fairs and resources for veterans, spouses, and employers, visit jobs.dav.org. #veterans #military #jobfair #careerfair #DAV #vitrualjobfair

Today on #IndependenceDay, we celebrate the freedoms that we as Americans have come to know and love. At DAV, we are grateful for the generations of men and women who have served our country to protect these freedoms, often times returning from their service ill or injured. It is our patriotic duty as Americans to ensure that our nation keeps its promise to care for these brave individuals after they have served their country. Learn more about how DAV is keeping the promise to America’s veterans at dav.org.

Are you looking for a way to get more involved in the 2024 DAV 5K, presented by USAA? Consider creating your own 5K fundraising team! Team captains will receive a free DAV beanie and travel pouch when they start a fundraising team by Sept. 22. The more the merrier, so gather a group of friends or family and start fundraising early! Learn more and get started at dav5k.org. #DAV5K #DAV #Veterans

Have you made plans to attend the 2024 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention? Join thousands of veterans and DAV supporters in Phoenix Aug. 3-6, and help chart the course for the year ahead at this event that’s jam-packed with fellowship, seminars, business sessions and a healthy dose of fun! Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gPhrP2vD.

Announcement 📢: DAV’s Field of Flags has officially started! Now through July 4th, your gift will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar to help disabled veterans. #FieldOfFlags #DAV #veterans

Registration is now OPEN! The 2024 DAV 5K, presented by USAA, is Nov. 9, 2024, at The Banks in Cincinnati, Ohio. Register by Aug. 1 and receive a free DAV thank you coin and DAV travel pouch! The race raises funds for no-cost programs offered by DAV to ill and injured veterans. If you can’t make it to Cincinnati, you can participate virtually over Veterans Day weekend! Your registration helps us keep the promise to those who served. Learn more and register at dav5k.org. #DAV5K #DAV #Veterans

Planning on attending the 2024 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention in Phoenix this August? Find out how DAV's "Member Advantages" can make your trip even better! Not attending? There are still plenty of ways to save wherever you’re traveling this summer.

Join the excitement of DAV's Recruiter Rally and win a trip to Las Vegas for two! By simply recruiting one new, paid member between now and June 30, 2025, you could win a trip to attend the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention with $2,500 spending money included. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight your recruiting skills and win a chance to experience all that Las Vegas has to offer. Remember, only one entry per person, and the winner will be chosen during a live drawing at DAV National Headquarters after July 1, 2025. Stay updated on tips, tricks, and relevant information to help you succeed in the contest at dav.org/rally. Start recruiting today and secure your spot for an unforgettable trip to Las Vegas!

At rock bottom, Navy veteran Stephanie Duncan checked into Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The program provides state-of-the-art, high-quality residential rehabilitation and treatment to veterans with mental illness and addiction. About three weeks into the program in October 2023, Duncan and other program residents attended the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down at DAV National Headquarters in Erlanger, Kentucky. Through the event, she was able to access services that helped get her life back on track. Read more about Stephanie's story at the link below.