DAV Chapter 1 / Fort Smith, AR

09/29/2026

Congratulations to Jackie Cox, the winner of our fi***rm raffle! 🎉🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and supported our chapter. Every ticket sold helps us continue our mission of Veterans helping Veterans and serving veterans in our community.

We appreciate everyone who participated, and congratulations again to Jackie! 🇺🇸

09/28/2026

🇺🇸 DAV Chapter 1 Monthly Meeting Tonight!

Join us tonight for our monthly meeting and potluck!

🍽️ Potluck starts at 5:30 p.m.
⭐ Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

We’ll also be holding the drawing for our fi***rm raffle tonight, so be sure to check back in to see who takes home the prize!

Come enjoy a meal, connect with fellow veterans, and catch up on chapter news and upcoming events.

All veterans are welcome!

🇺🇸 Veterans helping Veterans.

08/24/2026

We’re thankful for a little relief from the heat and are looking forward to gathering for our DAV Chapter 1 monthly meeting tonight! 🇺🇸

🍽️ Potluck begins at 5:30 p.m.
⭐ Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

Our guest speaker this month will be Chris Treager with Treager Construction. Chris will be joining us to discuss the next steps for our upcoming roof replacement project, as well as programs and resources Treager Construction offers to help veterans with their homes.

Come hear the latest chapter updates and learn about resources available to our local veterans.

Veterans helping Veterans. We hope to see you tonight!

08/01/2026

🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the DAV booth at today’s Veteran Resource Fair!

It was an honor to connect with veterans and answer questions about claims, benefits, and available resources.

If you’d like to learn more or get involved, join us for our monthly meetings on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
📍 12912 Tuscany St., Fort Smith

Veterans helping Veterans is more than our mission—it’s what we do. Please share this post with a fellow veteran who could benefit from connecting with us. 🇺🇸

08/01/2026

🇺🇸 Did you know? Many businesses offer year-round discounts for veterans—not just on Veterans Day!

The VA has compiled a helpful guide featuring discounts on shopping, travel, restaurants, home improvement, entertainment, and more.

Take a look and see where you can save:
https://news.va.gov/85765/veteran-discounts-available-year-round/

Know a fellow veteran? Share this post so they can take advantage of these benefits too!

❤️ Thank you for your service.

This list of Veteran discounts was created in 2021, but verified as of Dec. 12, 2025. Updates will follow as needed.

07/31/2026

🇺🇸 Veterans, this event is for you and your families and caregivers!

Join us Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at Kay Rogers Park for the 2026 River Valley Veteran Resource Fair.

Connect with organizations offering VA services, benefits assistance, healthcare resources, employment and education opportunities, family support, and more.

📍 Kay Rogers Park
4400 Midland Blvd., Fort Smith

This event is FREE and open to all veterans, service members, and their families.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. We hope to see you there!

07/27/2026

07/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate some outstanding accomplishments from our DAV Chapter 1 - Fort Smith following the Arkansas DAV State Conference in June!

🎉 Congratulations to Ron Cox on being named Arkansas DAV State Volunteer of the Year! This well-deserved recognition reflects the countless hours, dedication, and compassion Ron has shown in serving our veterans and our community. We are grateful to have him representing Chapter 1.

👏 Congratulations to Richard Nelson on being elected Arkansas DAV Senior Vice Commander! We know Richard will continue to be a strong advocate for veterans across the state, and we’re proud to see one of our own serving in this important leadership role.

These achievements are a testament to the commitment, leadership, and service that make Fort Smith DAV Chapter 1 such a special organization. Please join us in congratulating Ron and Richard on these well-earned honors!

🇺🇸 Thank you both for your continued dedication to our veterans and to the Disabled American Veterans mission. We couldn’t be prouder!