We are dedicated to a single purpose: Empowering veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
We offer a wide range of services to support local veterans and their families.
2026 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
Saturday, August 1 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Hotel registration is OPEN NOW. Check out this link daily.
SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Department Annual Membership Gather at Joint Base Andrews
SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, October 10, 2026
1st Quarter Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting
Location to be confirmed.
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DAV CHAPTER 1 FLYER CRAB FEAST 2026
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 x 6 PM, the Paul L. Thompson Chapter 1 will sponsor its Annual Crab Feast at American Legion Post 22, 125 York Road, Towson, MD. The cost is $90 per person. See the flyer for additional information.
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This is a FREE community event.
Click here to register for this event.
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On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, ServingTogether and the Patriot Arts Foundation are coming together to sponsor a Paint & Sip event for Women Veterans at the DC Vet Center. Enjoy painting and camaraderie with local women veterans. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Click here to reserve your spot. bit.ly/july14paintandsip.
DAV is an organization of veterans helping veterans, with more than one million members. We receive no government funding and look out for our members 100% of the time because we have been in their shoes.
We recognize and honor the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and military, and their families.
Helps returning veterans transition back to civilian life by linking them with services that address their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Provides free, professional assistance to veterans of all generations in obtaining VA and other government benefits earned through service.
Fights for veterans’ rights on Capitol Hill.
Links veterans to job training and job assistance programs.
Funds rehabilitation programs for veterans with severe disabilities, such as blindness or amputation.
Since 1922 the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA) has partnered with the DAV parent organization in their mission of service to disabled veterans and their families.
