Fwd: November 2013 DAV Member Newsletter

From: Marc Burgess, DAV <jmburgess@dav.org>
Date: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Subject: November 2013 DAV Member Newsletter
To: grumpiebob@gmail.com

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Veterans Day and a Message to Congress With Veterans Day following a recent time of turmoil for those who served, DAV is calling on Congress to put veteran funding first by extending advance appropriations to protect key VA benefits and services. Read more >> Spotlight Ace Veteran Finds a Way to Give Back Dan O'Connor, severely injured in Vietnam only to later lose his leg in a motorcycle accident, fixes a hand cycle for an injured veteran of the recent conflicts at this year's Warrior Games. Dan is dedicated to ensuring today's veterans get the "Welcome Home" they deserve. Dan's just another DAV member whose commitment to returning heroes is evident in all he does. Help Support DAV You can make a difference in the lives of our nation's injured veterans! Claims Assistance Need help filing your VA claims? Turn to your local DAV office. Become a Member Join your fellow wounded veterans and become a member of DAV today. Volunteer Stand by our veterans and give the gift of your time. DAV Auxiliary Anyone can support the families of our heroes. Learn about DAVA today! Forward to a Friend Enjoyed this newsletter? Send it to a friend!

Join Our Communities MORE NEWS FROM DAV DAV Veterans Day Race to Honor Vets Over Veterans Day weekend, DAV will host its first ever 5K! Even if you can't take part, you'll be there in spirit through your membership in DAV! Read more >> Veteran Driven by Personal Mission When a Vietnam veteran's homecoming was marred by protest, he vowed to help other vets. Today, he logs 850 hours a year as a DAV volunteer. Read more >> DAV Rolls in With Claims Help DAV Mobile Service Offices roll in to help veterans in such hard-to-reach towns as Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Read more >> Veteran Designs Novel Urban Garden One veteran at a DAV chapter in Orlando designed a unique urban garden that helps veterans by growing food … and perhaps jobs. Read more >> First Native American Vet to Earn Award A Vietnam veteran has become the first American Indian to receive the Sonny Montgomery Helping Hands Award. Read more >> First-timers Eligible for Retro Benefits? Veterans submitting their first claim may be eligible for up to one year of retroactive benefits, particularly if helped by DAV National Service Officers. Read more >> DAV Inspires Member to Pay it Forward Spurred by assistance she got from DAV, Julia Sheriden made helping fellow veterans her life's award-winning work. Read more >> What Better Way to Mark Veterans Day This Veterans Day, show your fellow veterans that you care by flying your flag and attending parades and other patriotic events. Read more >> Help Support DAV Claims Assistance Become a Member Volunteer DAV Auxiliary Forward to a Friend

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