DAV Dept. of Virginia

08/23/2026

Every like, share, and follow helps DAV Virginia reach one more veteran who might not know we're here to help. Free benefits assistance, service officer support, chapter events, advocacy — it all starts with awareness. Tap the like button. Share this post. Follow our page. Thank you for standing with Virginia's disabled veterans.

08/22/2026

Imagine earning medical benefits through years of service to your country, only to be unable to access them because you can't drive to appointments.

This is the reality for many Virginia veterans. Age, disability, lack of transportation—these barriers prevent them from receiving the care they've earned.

DAV volunteer drivers eliminate these barriers. You can be that bridge.

Serve those who served: https://f.mtr.cool/osfdjczniu

Our nation’s heroes travel around the globe to protect our freedoms—it’s only right that we return their dedication. Volunteering to drive a vehicle ensures that even those living remotely from VA hospitals can make their appointments and never go without the treatment they need. It’s all pa...

08/22/2026

Crossroads Community Service Board, a local agency that assists people with mental health and substance use. To contact go to crossroads can.org, or call (866) 307-0370 or (800) 548-1688.

08/21/2026

VA UPDATE: More than $818 million in grants were awarded to 235 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

More than $818 million in grants were awarded to 235 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

08/21/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🦋

DAV Chapter 28’s Butterfly Release – Mental Health Awareness event is happening August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Railroad Park, 1485 Firehouse Rd, Victoria, VA in Victoria.

Join us as we honor veterans and families, raise awareness about mental health, and share hope with our community.

We’d be honored to see you there.

08/20/2026

BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS:

"I don't have time." → Drive just one day per month
"I'm not a veteran." → No military service required
"I don't have a vehicle." → DAV provides vehicles
"What about insurance?" → VA covers volunteer driver insurance
"I don't know if I'm qualified." → 21+, valid license, valid insurance = qualified

Virginia veterans need you. What's your reason to serve?

Apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/fjrujgilzf

Our nation’s heroes travel around the globe to protect our freedoms—it’s only right that we return their dedication. Volunteering to drive a vehicle ensures that even those living remotely from VA hospitals can make their appointments and never go without the treatment they need. It’s all pa...

08/20/2026

Throwback to our DAV Virginia conference where chapters came together to sharpen their tools to serve veterans.

08/19/2026

Veteran & Former Military - Free Tickets - The Rock Opera

Get information, pick a seat & buy tickets to50,000 WATTS: Radio Redemption! THE ROCK MUSICAL on Aug 23, 18:00 Theatre | Family Fun Xperience

08/19/2026

DAV National Podcast Spotlight: In this third chapter of a six-part series on the history of veteran benefits, Benefits of the Doubt explores the high-stakes post–Civil War era. Discover how early administrative hurdles, landmark legislation like the Arrears Act of 1879, and widespread fraud investigations transformed a modest Pension Bureau into a federal powerhouse...

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In this third chapter of a six-part series on the history of veteran benefits,  Benefits of the Doubt explores the high-stakes post–Civil War era. Discover how early administrative hurdles, landmark legislation like the Arrears Act of 1879, and widespread fraud investigations transformed...

08/19/2026

From the 2026 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention, the scholarship presentation recognizes young volunteers for their service to veterans and awards DAV scholarships, including the top 2026 recipient Noah Omura. View the complete scholarship presentation here: https://f.mtr.cool/xgquicjhxs

Noah Omura was selected as the top 2026 DAV Scholarship recipient f...