Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary

06/13/2026

Do you know a business or individual that could help support our national fall conference in Lawrenceburg? We are once again looking for sponsors for our 2026 event! Please contact us at [email protected] for more information!

06/12/2026

Have you submitted your yellow delegate slip for national convention? If not, what are you waiting for? All members wishing to have a voice or vote at this national convention MUST have a yellow delegate slip on file with national headquarters. Failure to do so will result in members having no voice or vote. Don’t delay – email yours today to [email protected].

06/11/2026

As a reminder, we will once again be holding informational seminars on Thursday, September 24, 2026, during the National Fall Conference in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Please plan accordingly when making reservations. A limited number of rooms are available for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, so do not delay in making reservations. For more information, please visit https://auxiliary.dav.org/news-events/events/.

06/10/2026

Glendale unit #20 in Glendale, Arizona, has purchased dozens of donuts and juice for more than 30 years for the hundreds of volunteers placing American flags on veterans’ graves at the National Memorial Cemetery prior to the Memorial Day commemoration. On May 23, ten members served donuts and juice to the public, and on Monday, May 25, the unit presented a wreath during the ceremony. The following day, they returned to pick up the flags and return them to storage for the next year. Great job, unit #20!

06/09/2026

Join us for a Salute to Service – the National Commander Testimonial Luncheon on Monday, August 3, 2026, in conjunction with the national convention in Orlando, Florida, as we honor and celebrate National Commander Melissa Pierce. Tickets are now on sale and must be pre-purchased – no tickets will be available on-site. Luncheon tickets are $65 each. Please call our office at 833.368.1220 to pay with a debit/credit card, or send in a check to DAV Auxiliary, 860 Dolwick Dr., Erlanger, KY 41018, and earmark your check for the number of tickets needed. All reservations must be completed by July 10, 2026. No exceptions!

06/08/2026

To learn more about the 2026 national convention in Orlando, Florida, including hotel policies, service dog protocols, and sponsor information, please visit the convention website at https://www.dav.org/events/2026-national-convention/.

Learn more about the 2026 DAV National Convention in Orlando, Florida.

06/07/2026

Share your news! Send photos of your DAV Auxiliary members in action to [email protected]. Please include a description of the activity and the names of the individuals in the pictures. It may be included in future Headquarters News publications. When posting on social media, use the hashtag and so we can see the great work you do!

06/06/2026

Each year, DAV Auxiliary provides scholarships to students attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school in the United States or Territory. Those full-time students who meet the established guidelines may qualify for a scholarship up to $2,500. Part-time students who meet the established guidelines may qualify for a scholarship up to $750. In 2026, we awarded 22 scholarships totaling $48,500!

The current scholarship application is currently under revision and will be available in October 2026 with a deadline of March 2027. Please check our website https://auxiliary.dav.org/membership/programs/ for regular updates.

06/05/2026

DAV applauds the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for launching a new trial evaluating MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans living with PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Far too many veterans continue to struggle with the invisible wounds of war, often after exhausting traditional treatment options. Veterans deserve access to every safe, evidence-based tool that may help them heal, and this study represents an important step forward in better understanding the role psychedelics could play in veteran mental health care.

06/04/2026

Portsmouth Federal unit #22, Virginia, made the trek to the 2026 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado this year to lend a helping hand and pass out smiles! On hand to volunteer as needed, the group has made this a yearly project and can always be counted on to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families!