DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

I loved the conversation I had with Christine. It was intense for her in Fallujah, and it took a while to process the emotions and what she saw. But she’s also fiercely proud of her involvement (as she should be) and has allowed the experience to positively affect her life today as a nurse. I keep sharing this project because I think the conversations that have resulted from it need to continue. War changes the warrior. We have to continue to let them know we’re all there for them when they come home. Even 20 years later.

As a medic during the Second Battle of Fallujah, Christine Knight stayed in the back of a tracked ambulance, ready to provide lifesaving care following the initial bombardment. “Sitting and not doing anything is the worst,” she added. When they began getting word of injured Marines, she helped treat shrapnel and gunshot wounds to the arms or legs. However, once the Marines reached the Fallujah government center, casualties began pouring out. The carnage she saw was unlike anything she’d experienced before. Knight’s story is just one of many included in DAV’s latest multimedia project commemorating the 20th anniversary of the battle and its effect on those who served during the most intense urban fighting since the Vietnam War. Visit fallujahstories.org to view the full project and hear interviews with Knight and other veterans. #Fallujah20

As leaves fall and 2024 comes to an end, we want to remind you that it is never too late to start planning for your legacy. DAV offers FREE tools and resources to help YOU, our friends and supporters, remember America's ill and injured veterans and their families by leaving a legacy gift to DAV. Visit https://lnkd.in/gdxBSb58 for more information!

A recent explosion of interest has encircled psychedelics and their potential medical use. Psychoactive drugs like psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms—LSD and MDMA have long been Schedule 1 drugs but are now being investigated for their potential healing properties, particularly for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental health conditions affecting veterans. As these veterans with PTSD and other mental health ailments remain hopeful for change, a growing number are turning to psychedelic treatment outside the US. #DAV #veterans #psychedelics #psychedelictherapy #PTSD #military

By engaging with coworkers and showing their support for veterans, several corporate teams took part in the 2024 DAV 5K Photo Contest, presented by Total Quality Logistics for both the virtual and Cincinnati races this year. The winning team from Stamford, Connecticut, is team AXA XL. Team captain Kevin La Salle and 69 of his co-workers participated as a first-time team this year. Congratulations Kevin! Thank you for your service and thank you for organizing a group of your colleagues to help raise awareness of DAV’s mission!

Thanks to Hiring America for putting together this wonderful video that showcases the many resources available to veterans and spouses during DAV and RecruitMilitary job fairs! To find an upcoming job fair near you, as well as browse DAV’s veteran employment resources, please visit jobs.dav.org.?

Know before you donate: As the season of giving approaches, it is important to understand how DAV will spend your donation to assist veterans and their families. Click here to learn how you can do your research: https://dav.la/4eyFpw0. #veterans #charity #DAV #giving #givingseason #donation

Have you had a chance to read the November/December 2024 issue of DAV Magazine? In this issue: ? Fallujah: 20 Years Later ? Vietnam veteran helping shape prosthesis technology ? Ending the Wait for Toxic Exposed Veterans ? National Commander’s Veterans Day message ? Blind Vietnam veteran receives life changing care and benefits ? Volunteering for DAV’s Transportation Network ? DAV Member Umberto Nardolicci discusses his new book ? Marine veteran turns pain into purpose ? DAV’s Vision for Veterans ? 2nd Annual Recon Raider Remembrance Ride Click here to read the online edition: https://dav.la/3qi. #DAVMagazine #Veterans #KeepThePromise #DAV

The 2024 DAV Distinguished Speaker Series, "The State of Innovation: How Some of the most Forward-Thinking Pro-Veteran Policies are Being Developed at the State Level," focused on the latest policy innovations at the state level and how these innovations are helping to meet the evolving needs of the veteran community. Hosted by the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School on Oct 9, the event's featured Coleman Nee, Vice-Chairperson, DAV Board of Directors among many other special guests. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the DAV Speaker Series. The goal of the series is to shine a spotlight on the many needs of disabled veterans and their families.

Oral health is essential to overall health and well-being. That’s why DAV is proud to partner with Delta Dental Ins.. which ensures veterans and their families have access to affordable dental care through its customized veteran plan offerings under the Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). You can learn more Delta Dental’s VADIP plans at deltadentalins.com/vadip.