DAV Magazine articles from January 1 2009

DAV Magazine archives from January 1 2009

Paying homage at the Wall.(Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall )(Photograph)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Veterans Day 2008 was marked with an expansive ceremony at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Nov. 11. Dual color guards, one made up of veterans of the Vietnam War and one of active duty soldiers,...

Grassroots need to grow deeper: our dedicated effort to serve all veterans is one of the hallmarks of the DAV's mission to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation's freedom.(from the NATIONAL COMMANDER)(Disabled American Veterans)
January 1, 2009... Today, there are thousands of sick, injured, and disabled veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who need our help. It is the true commitment of our organization to ensure that these veterans are not forgotten or left alone battling...

Regaining veterans' trust: I can't tell you how many times I've heard veterans complain that the Department of Veterans Affairs lost documents they submitted to support their benefits claims.(from the NATIONAL ADJUTANT)
January 1, 2009... When the VA Inspector General's Office discovered hundreds of important documents in shredding bins at many of its 57 regional offices, the DAV was understandably outraged. We immediately called for the VA to take urgent corrective actions to...

Respect for all disabled veterans.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... I agree completely with our National Commander, who wrote, "In line with our promise to leave no veteran behind, it is important that we as an organization do not forget about the disabled veterans who were not injured in combat. Focusing only...

Pentagon narrows combat-related definition.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... The article in the Nov./Dec. 2008 DAV Magazine regarding the Pentagon's decision to narrow the definition of combat-related injuries is tragic and frustrating on many levels. I was outraged to read about Under Secretary David Chu making...

Agrees with Congress on CRSC.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... From what I am reading, you are not happy that only the combat service personnel are to get the Combat-Related Special Compensation and the non-combat retirees are left out. Sorry, but I have to agree with Congress on this, but I would also say...

Salute to our Last Doughboy.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... I just finished reading "The Last Doughboy Remembers," the story of World War I veteran Frank Buckles in DAV Magazine. It is good to remember those who served and fought during "the war to end all wars." Now just one remains. I remember other...

Thanks to Airshow program.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... Thank you for bringing the B-25J Panchito to the Dayton International Air Show July 19 and 20. My family enjoyed the show, and we are thankful for your support of disabled veterans. My father-in-law is a disabled veteran and attended the show...

A widow's quest succeeds.(DAV Service)(Frances George )
January 1, 2009... Constantine L. George was a service-connected disabled veteran rated at 100 percent at the time of his death on May 25, 2007. When his widow, Frances, filed for survivor's benefits with the VA, she was denied. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

2009 DAV Legislative agenda: DAV's annual legislative goals guide the organization's advocacy for disabled veterans. Those goals are drawn from resolutions adopted by the delegates to our National Convention each year.(Disabled American Veterans)
January 1, 2009... Making certain that this country lives up to its commitment to disabled veterans and their families and survivors is one of the DAV's primary objectives. A nationwide grassroots effort by DAV and Auxiliary members has been very successful in...

Compensation rate increase biggest in decades.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The nation's nearly 3 million service-connected disabled veterans and survivors will see a 5.8 percent increase in monthly benefits beginning in January. This is the largest increase since 1982. The increase in...

A special difference for disabled veterans.(LOCAL VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kevin Quigley was driving toward an expressway on-ramp near his Wayne County, Mich., home when he first laid eyes on Alvin Hoffman. The World War II veteran seemed out of place as he trudged along with his groceries....

Mishandled documents at VA lead to temporary claims procedures.(Special Procedures)(Department of Veterans Affairs)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Department of Veterans Affairs has ordered temporary procedures for processing benefits claims from veterans and dependents whose applications may have been mishandled by VA personnel. The special procedures,...

Critical issues.(DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: from the NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR)
January 1, 2009... As President-elect Barack Obama and the new 111th Congress prepare to govern the country, they face many challenges and opportunities. While the economy and record budget deficits will be dominant issues, benefits and health care for sick and...

Disability evaluation program expands.(Disability Evaluation System )
January 1, 2009... The experimental Disability Evaluation System (DES) is about to significantly grow. Under this program designed to cut red tape, the Department of Veterans Affairs performs an exit examination for servicemembers who appear to military...

Study finds: Gulf War illness is real.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A report delivered Nov. 17 by a congressionally mandated committee of scientists and veterans has determined that Gulf War illness is a very real disease caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, including pesticides...

Testimonial dinner for Auxiliary Commander Dobmeier.(Sandra J. Dobmeier )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Auxiliary National Commander Sandra J. Dobmeier will be honored at a testimonial dinner Saturday, April 18, at the Holiday Inn in Grand Forks, N.D. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The event will begin with a social from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

Testimonial dinner for National Commander Dempsey.(Raymond E. Dempsey )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DAV National Commander Raymond E. Dempsey will be honored with a testimonial dinner on Saturday, March 21, at the Fountain Blue Banquet and Conference Center, Des Plaines, Ill. The event will begin with cocktails...

Returning to active duty? You must let VA know: every veteran receiving disability compensation from the VA is required by law to notify the VA if they are returning to active duty.(Department of Veterans Affairs )
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Did you get out of the military only to find you miss it too much? Are you in the Individual Ready Reserve and being called back to active duty? Are you receiving compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs...

Legislation: you can make a difference.(from the AUXILIARY NATIONAL COMMANDER)
January 1, 2009... We are now at the beginning of the first term of a new president, and many new Senators and Representatives--a time when it is crucial to make our mission known to our new national leaders. One of the most important functions of the DAV and...

Auxiliary Fall Conference is a winner.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was a learning and fun win-win for everyone attending the 2008 DAV Auxiliary Fall Conference Oct. 2-5, in Cincinnati, Ohio. "We had a great conference," Auxiliary National Commander Sandra J. Dobmeier said....

2009 DAV national service offices directory.(Directory)
January 1, 2009... ALABAMA Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office 345 Perry Hill Road, Room 1-116 Montgomery, AL 36109 Phone: (334) 213-3365 ALASKA Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office 2925 DeBarr Road,...

From combat to Congress.(William Gibson )
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] During a speech marking the fifth year of the war in Iraq, President George W. Bush said with Americans like "Spanky" Gibson serving on our side, the enemy in Iraq doesn't have a chance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Disabled veterans memorial update.(American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Efforts to build the first permanent national tribute to disabled veterans received a major boost as prominent philanthropist Lois Pope presented a check for $5 million to help build the American Veterans Disabled...

Military Appreciation Monday breaks records.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For the Golden Corral team in Great Fails, Mont., Military Appreciation Monday has always been a special event. In 2001, the year of the 9/11 attacks, owners, management, and staff opened their doors for the very...

NFL teams Blitz VA Hospitals.(National Football League )
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Players from several National Football League teams brought cheer to sick and disabled veterans when they visited Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers as part of the DAV Celebrity Entertainment Program on...

Keeping the balance while meeting the challenge.(CHAPLAIN'S CORNER: from the NATIONAL CHAPLAIN)(Brief article)(Column)
January 1, 2009... "When I was boy," explained a generous hearted man, "one of our favorite swimming holes was under the railroad bridge, and to reach it we had to walk the tracks for half a mile. We boys would often step upon the rails and see who could walk the...

Green bay youths know more ...(grade four students at Red Smith School in Green Bay had a great time with veteran Richard E. Marbes)(Photograph)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Learning about veterans was the theme for Veterans Day with Mrs. Dellise's fourth grade class at Red Smith School in Green Bay, Wisc. Past National Commander and U.S. Air Force veteran Richard E. Marbes was the...

Fred R. Bristol Visitors Center presented afro-union colors.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A museum quality reproduction flag representing several regiments of U.S. Colored Troops of the American Civil War was presented to the DAV National Headquarters Fred R. Bristol Visitors Center. The original...

New research into TBI, PTSD.(Veterans News)(traumatic brain injury )(post-traumatic stress disorder )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University California at San Diego have launched a $60 million, five-year study into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), common disabilities among...

Iraq war veterans exposed to toxins.(Veterans News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Those who have served at the largest U.S. military base in Iraq may have been exposed to cancer-causing dioxins and hazardous medical waste. The DAV encourages all veterans who served at Joint Base Balad for any period of time to contact a...

DAV service teams up with the Washington Redskins.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More than 100 veterans got free claims assistance and counseling at a pre-Veterans Day health fair hosted by the National Football League's Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 8. ...

NSO John Wilson joins Washington staff.(Appointments)(National Service Officer John Wilson as Associate National Legislative Director at National Service and Legislative Headquarters in Washington)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the approval of National Commander Raymond E. Dempsey, National Adjutant Arthur H. Wilson announced the appointment of National Service Officer John Wilson as Associate National Legislative Director at National...

JARHEAD speaks out for DAV.(Appointments)(Anthony Swofford speaks out for Disabled American Veterans)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New York Times best-selling author Anthony Swofford recently visited DA V National Headquarters and attended Cincinnati's Books by the Banks Festival to educate the public about the issues facing disabled veterans...