FW: DAV: May 2015 Member Newsletter

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In this issue: Remembering All They Sacrificed, Vietnam: More Than a Memory, Veteran Calls DAV a Godsend and more

May Newsletter View Online Forward DAV HOME ABOUT US Become a Member Vietnam: More than a Memory Memorial Day came early for Vietnam veterans in South Dakota as the Sioux Falls DAV honored these heroes' sacrifices. Listen to veterans recount stories of service and ongoing sacrifice. Read More Veteran Calls DAV "a Godsend" One Iraq War veteran called DAV "a godsend" after it quickly secured benefits and medical care he needed to get back into civilian life. He adds, "So few have such a noble purpose as those within DAV." Your DAV membership powers that noble purpose for veterans at Memorial Day and all year long. Read More MORE NEWS FROM DAV The Circle of Assistance…When Veterans Volunteer When DAV assisted Vietnam veteran William Walls, he said it changed his life, and now donates his time to help other veterans. "It is the least I can do." Read More "Someone is Actually Listening" An audit from the VA revealed more than 57,000 veterans had to wait at least three months for initial appointments across the U.S. That's where the DAV comes in to help as it did with veterans in Jacksonville recently. Read More DAV Trust Recognized as Outstanding IntelliClear recognized DAV's Charitable Service Trust as "one of the most efficiently-run charities of its kind" by making the charity the recipient of its annual Clarity Trust donation, which is 1% of company profits. Read More Auxiliary Members Making an Impact DAV's groundbreaking report brought national attention to women veterans. In Massachusetts, Auxiliary members teamed up with a DAV Chapter and other veteran organizations, making a difference for local women who served. Read More Two Decades, Serving Women Veterans Thanks to the Center for Women Veterans and DAV, the VA made great strides addressing the needs of women who served. As the Center turns 20, this essential work continues. Read More Remembering All They Sacrificed "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." - Joseph Campbell On Memorial Day, veterans and active duty military around the world will remember comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, Richard. Your DAV membership honors the sacrifices of our nation's honored dead. And we hope you'll fly your American Flag on Memorial Day, and attend a parade or other patriotic event on this special observance. LINKS Advocate Employment Services DAV Store Volunteer DAV Families Member Benefits Member Portal SOCIAL MEDIA DAV (Disabled American Veterans) | P.O. Box 14301 | Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 Copyright © DAV, All Rights Reserved. DAV is a tax-exempt organization, and all contributions are tax deductible according to IRS regulation. www.DAV.org | Forward to a Friend | View as Webpage | Unsubscribe