DAV Magazine articles from January 2008

DAV Magazine archives from January 2008

Gala benefits memorial ...
January 1, 2008... Joining guests at the Leaders In Furthering Education, LIFE Foundation 14th Annual Lady in Red Gala, Nov. 30, 2007, in Palm Beach, Fla., are, from left, Norman R. Wolfinger, DAV's Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year for 2007; Lois B. Pope,...

ExxonMobil contribution ...
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Washington Headquarters Executive Director David W. Gorman, right, accepts a check for nearly $10,000 for the DAV's Charitable Service Trust from ExxonMobil Favorite Charity Campaign Chairman John Byrnes at the...

House to Bat awards ...(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), second from right, admires the DAV Going to Bat for Veterans Award. National Legislative Director Joseph A. Violante, center, presented the awards to, from left, House Budget...

Sen. Reed to Bat award ...(Jack Reed )(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Commander Robert T. Reynolds presents a DAV Going to Bat for Veterans Award to Senate Military Construction-VA Appropriations Subcommittee Acting Chairman Jack Reed (D-R.I.) for his dedicated leadership and...

Where we've been, where we're going.(from the NATIONAL COMMANDER)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2008... This issue of DAV Magazine begins another year of publication with the first in a series that looks back at the history of our organization, and we will be looking forward elsewhere in this issue to plan for our 2008 Mid-Winter Conference March...

From bad to worse.(form the NATIONAL ADJUTANT)
January 1, 2008... Once again veterans are trapped in the middle of a battle between the White House and Congress that threatens to make a bad situation even worse, as the VA struggles to meet the needs of our brave men and women returning from Iraq and...

Business is there for disabled vets.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... In the September/October 2007 DAV Magazine, you published a letter concerning service disabled veteran-owned small businesses not getting government contracts. I can understand his frustration, but would also like to share the frustration of...

Praise for our Chaplain.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... The article by Dr. Charles W. Edwards, Jr., National Chaplain in the November/December 2007 issue of DAV Magazine is straight and to the point. It is an easy read and absolutely one of the best "heart to heart" messages I have read in a long...

Great care in Puerto Rico.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... When I was wounded in Vietnam it took one year to get settled in at my VA medical center, and today I am very proud of the improved services. The doctors have given us veterans professional service and always treat us with kindness. The dental...

Health care system must honor vets.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... I am a disabled Army and Georgia Army National Guard veteran. I am sure you have heard about the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission report. All I can say is I hope the government will honor the report and help veterans. When it comes to...

Shorted on the road.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... I'm a disabled Korean War veteran. I can't remember receiving a base pension increase, only cost of living increase. What's worse is the mileage pay. I have to drive round trip 280 miles to get VA medical care. I get approximately 8 cents per...

Applause for DAV support.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... As a Life Member of the DAV and a disabled Vietnam veteran, it is a pleasure to know that the DAV opposes H.R. 23 authorizing the VA to pay a $1,000 monthly pension to civilian Merchant Mariners of World War II. Even though these civilians did...

Veteran's widow wins 16-year battle for benefits.(SERVICE)(Violet Cox)
January 1, 2008... For Violet Cox, the widow of a World War II disabled veteran, the last 16 years have been full of exasperation and frustration. But thanks to the diligence of the DAV Judicial Appeals Office, she finally received the dependency and indemnity...

DAV perspective.(Disabled American Veterans )
January 1, 2008... * Senator Dole's Response to National Service Director Randy Reese's Commentary, "Turning Opportunity Into Disappointment" Recently, an article was published in this newsletter [sic] about the recommendations from The President's...

Stand up for veterans.(DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY)
January 1, 2008... Looking ahead to the new year, the DAV will intensify our efforts to shape public policy regarding veterans' issues. And with our members' commitment, we can restore veterans to their rightful place as a national priority. After all, veterans...

Former Army doctor named to head VA.(Veterans Affairs' James B. Peake )
January 1, 2008... The U.S. Senate has confirmed retired Army doctor James B. Peake to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He replaces R. James Nicholson, who left office in October. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Peake is a graduate of the U.S. Military...

Testimonial dinner for National Commander Reynolds is April 26.(Robert T. Reynolds)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... DAV National Commander Robert T. Reynolds will be honored with a testimonial dinner on Saturday, April 26, at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, Herndon, Virginia. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The event will begin with cocktails at 6:00...

Testimonial dinner for National Commander Wiley is April 12.(Kathryn A. Wiley )(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Auxiliary National Commander Kathryn A. Wiley will be honored at a testimonial dinner Saturday, April 12, at the Seattle Space Needle, Seattle, Wash. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the banquet level of the...

Compensation rates rise 2.3 percent.
January 1, 2008... Compensation rates for service-connected disabled veterans and their survivors will rise a modest 2.3 percent beginning in January. The increase in disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation and pensions for 2008 matches...

Taxpayer help from the IRS.(Internal Revenue Service)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many of us see the words "help from the IRS" and mumble something unprintable under our breath. But in all fairness, the Taxpayer Advocate Service may be just the solution to an unresolved tax problem between you and...

Chapter 1: Pencil on street corners.(Wars & Scars: The Story of Compassion & Service for our Nation's Disabled Veterans: A History of the Disabled American Veterans)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We grow great by dreams.... some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they [flourish]; bring them to the sunshine and light, which comes always to...

Chapter 2: A National Organization is born.(Wars & Scars: The Story of Compassion & Service for our Nation's Disabled Veterans: A History of the Disabled American Veterans)(Organization overview)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. --Theodore Roosevelt THOUGH THE DAVWW HAD EXISTED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 25,...

Serving up the best year ever.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Another record-breaking year was served up in the partnership with Golden Corral restaurants as Military Appreciation Monday donations provided $640,756 to fund local DAV service programs. "Golden Corral...

2008 National Service office directory.(Directory)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ALABAMA Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office 345 Perry Hill Rd, Rm 1-116 Montgomery, AL 36109 334-213-3365 ALASKA Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office 2925...

Veterans day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Veterans from the Brecksville, Ohio, VA Medical Center, sponsored by former National Football League player and WWII veteran George Buksar, fourth from left, enjoyed the Veterans Day ceremony at the Pro Football...

Get involved, stay involved.(from the AUXILIARY NATIONAL COMMANDERS)
January 1, 2008... Relying on someone else just doesn't cut it. To make government work for us, we have to get involved and stay involved in the legislative process. By doing so, we can make a true and lasting difference in the lives of veterans and their...

Conference highlights learning and fun.(2007 AUXILIARY FALL CONFERENCE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lots of learning and plenty of fun highlighted the agenda of the 2007 Auxiliary Fall Conference at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky. "In addition to our 361 registered participants, there were numerous...

NAGA provides golfing opportunities to amputees.(National Amputee Golf Association)
January 1, 2008... It's time to start thinking about golf opportunities provided by the National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA) at their golf tournaments, seminars and clinics nationwide. NAGA, in conjunction with DAV Charitable Service Trust and...

Retired NSO: James E. Milton dies.(Obituary)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... James E. Milton, 59, a retired National Service Officer (NSO) died in California on June 27, 2007. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "James, known as "Jimmy" to most who knew him, was a dedicated professional National Service Officer who served...

Holiday greetings ...(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Second grade students at the Donald E. Cline Elementary School in Cold Spring, Ky. show off holiday cards they made for military men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each class, Ms. Becky Hughes, left,...

A Positive Attitude Is the Key to Success.(Chaplain's Corner)(Poem)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... A Positive Attitude Is the Key to Success Before you say, "I can't," make sure you've already tried. Before you let doubts stop you, confront them with facts. Before reasons convince you it's impossible, pursue the one ...

Chapter donates clothing ...(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Members of Chapter 85, Bensalem, Pa., display T-shirts sporting the DAV logo that will be given to hospitalized veterans at the VA medical center in Coatesville, Pa. The Chapter donated $1,000 to purchase the...

The Tuskegee legacy.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They fought in World War II against the Axis nations and against discrimination. The Tuskegee Airmen who served their country were not wanted by the Army Air Corps, simply because they were African-Americans. It...