NEWS & MEDIA

Welcome to the DAV Department of Virginia News & Media page — your hub for the latest updates, announcements, and stories from across our organization. Here, members can stay connected with current news from both the Department of Virginia and DAV National Headquarters, explore media highlights, and follow our official social media channels. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us in sharing the mission of empowering veterans and their families.

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National Airborne Day marks the anniversary of the first official U.S. Army parachute jump in 1940. Since then, generations of paratroopers — from the 82nd and 101st Airborne to today's global response force — have answered the call to jump into the toughest places on Earth. To every Airborne veteran: All the way.
#AirborneDay #DAVVirginia #Airborne #AllTheWay

⚠️ Hurricane season is here, and VA Health Connect is available 24/7 — so our Veterans never have to face a storm without access to care.

Enrolled Veterans can:
✅ Talk with a nurse or medical provider
✅ Get help managing medicines
✅ Manage upcoming VA appointments

Whether you're sheltering in place, evacuating, or riding out the storm at home, help is just a call or tap away.

📞 Call 1-855-679-0074
📱 Chat through the VA App (Apple or Google Play) — sign in with ID.me or Login.gov

Save this number now, before you need it.

🚨 In an emergency, always dial 911.
💚 Veterans in crisis: call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (press 1) — available 24/7, confidential, and no VA enrollment required.

Learn more about hurricane preparedness at va.gov.

Shared with thanks to the Salem VA Medical Center for this important reminder. #DAV #DAVVirginia #VeteranSupport #HurricanePreparedness #VAHealthConnect

Eighty-one years ago today, victory over Japan ended the deadliest conflict in human history. We also honor the Navajo Code Talkers — the Marines whose unbreakable code helped shorten the war in the Pacific and save countless American lives. Their service was classified for decades. Today, we recognize them out loud.
#VJDay #NavajoCodeTalkers #DAVVirginia #Marines

Every Friday, we wear red. R.E.D. stands for Remember Everyone Deployed — a simple, visible reminder that thousands of American service members are still serving overseas, far from family. Tie on the red, snap a picture, tag DAV Virginia, and let them know we haven't forgotten.

#REDFriday #RememberEveryoneDeployed #DAVVirginia #SupportOurTroops #Veterans

No military background required. Valid driver's license and commitment to serving those who served: sufficient. VA covers volunteer driver insurance. Basic physical required. Link in bio to begin.
#VolunteerForVeterans #NoMilitaryRequired #DAV #VolunteerDriver #Veterans #SupportOurVeterans #ServeThoseWhoServed #VeteransCare #CommunityService

Every veteran’s journey matters—yesterday, today, and tomorrow. #ThrowbackThursday #DAVVirginia

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Spirit of '45 Day honors the Greatest Generation — the millions of Americans who served, sacrificed, and rebuilt a nation after victory in World War II. Their unity, their grit, and their commitment to something larger than themselves is the standard we still measure ourselves against. If you know a WWII veteran or family member, take a moment today to say thank you.
#SpiritOf45 #DAVVirginia #GreatestGeneration

Congratulations to our very own PDC Denise Williams on her election as DAV National 4th Junior Vice Commander!

This tremendous achievement reflects her exceptional leadership, dedication, and longstanding commitment to serving disabled veterans, their families, and survivors. We are incredibly proud to see Denise represent Virginia on the national stage and wish her every success in this important new role.

Please join us in congratulating PDC Williams on this well-deserved honor! 🇺🇸

#DAV #DAVVirginia #VeteransServingVeterans #NationalLeadership #VeteranAdvocacy #SupportOurVeterans

Dept. Cmdr. Marcia Stewart talks with Humana on how they enhance veterans’ VA benefits without impacting them, give veterans additional options like seeing civilian doctors and getting free gym memberships through Silver Sneakers. Representative Daphne shares a story of a veteran who got a pulmonologist appointment within a month after switching. All invite veterans in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to call Daphne Huntman, at 803-603-1197 to learn more.

#VeteransBenefits #Humana #VA #TRICARE #VeteransHealth

DAV Department of Virginia proudly congratulates DAV National Commander John Donovan and DAV Auxiliary National Commander Kathleen Wenthe on their election to national leadership. We wish both commanders great success as they lead with dedication and continue advancing the mission of service and advocacy for veterans, their families, and survivors. 🇺🇸

#DAV #DAVVirginia #VeteransServingVeterans #VeteranAdvocacy #SupportOurVeterans

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