DAV Magazine articles from March 2008

DAV Magazine archives from March 2008

The rewards of volunteering.(from the NATIONAL COMMANDER)
March 1, 2008... At the heart of the DAV you will find our solemn commitment to volunteering to help disabled veterans and their families when they may need it the most. In time of crisis our disabled veterans look to us for help, and I personally know that the...

The rejection of common sense.(from the NATIONAL ADJUTANT)
March 1, 2008... Veterans organizations--DAV among them--have been in the news lately. Spurred on by a Congressional inquiry into the practices of a handful of suspicious characters, some in the media have chosen to offer the spotlight to an outfit called the...

'Thank you' to nurses.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I'm a 100 percent service-connected veteran and a DAV Life Member, I would like to thank the nurses at the VA medical center in Fayetteville, N.C. Without them explaining and working with me, I might not be here today. The doctors are so busy...

Alabama Chapter 1 helps bury local veteran.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... DAV Chapter 1 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., not only helped pay funeral expenses for an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War who died last year, but helped in the search for the veteran's discharge papers, which were lost in a fire in 1973 at...

'Wars and Scars' provides good read.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I particularly enjoyed reading "Wars and Scars," the history of the DAV in the January/February magazine. It was extremely interesting to learn of the beginnings. The article was well-written, easy to follow and very detailed. Maj. Carroll J....

Homeless vets proof of neglect.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I just got through reading about homeless vets. It's shameful how our veterans, who fought and bled for us, are allowed to go on the streets after they come back from war. This is absolutely shameful. This needs to be stopped. No nation on the...

'Tuskegee' info appreciated.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Thanks for including "The Tuskegee Legacy" in the January/February DAV Magazine. Although very brief, the article is quite factual and well-written. It provides yet another example of the second-class citizenship status endured by...

Hero stories raise questions.(LOUD & CLEAR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... The heroic story of Corporal Stephen Sanford was truly inspiring. My only question to the chain of command is why wasn't he awarded the Medal of Honor? The same is true for some of the other warriors who have received the Navy and Distinguished...

Transition service program expands.(SERVICE)
March 1, 2008... More veterans leaving the military or returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan will benefit from the DAV's Transition Service Program (TSP), which has been expanded to cover more military installations across the United States. ...

Lougee joins Washington headquarters staff.(Appointments)(Robert E. Lougee has been appointed Assistant National Service Director at National Service and Legislative Headquarters in Washington)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Robert E. Lougee has been appointed Assistant National Service Director at National Service and Legislative Headquarters in Washington, D.C. "We extend to Rob our sincere congratulations in his new position, knowing that he will continue...

Economic stimulus payments for most disabled veterans.(Appointments)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Disabled veterans who earned more than $3,000 in 2007 will receive federal economic stimulus payments this year, and many with less than $3,000 income but who received disability payments or social security benefits may also be eligible based...

Election year veterans budget faces challenges.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The annual federal budget ritual started off on a familiar note: President Bush's $3 trillion 2009 spending plan offers an inadequate increase in veterans spending and again calls for enrollment fees and increased...

The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial needs your support.(Cover story)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Groundbreaking for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial is scheduled for early 2009, but only if all funds to cover the cost of construction plus 10 percent for the perpetual maintenance and preservation...

Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission report a good start.(DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY)
March 1, 2008... The Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission last fall unveiled a thorough and thoughtful final report that could help resolve several important issues for disabled veterans far into the future. The commission's 113 recommendations would help...

Volunteer pilots take to the air to help wounded veterans.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Other organizations do charitable flying, Walt Fricke said. "We wanted to emphasize veterans serving in uniform. For us, Veterans Airlift Command is a payback for the service veterans have given to our nation. We...

DAV guard/reserve award ...(Disabled American Veterans)(David W. Gorman receives Patriotic Employer Award )(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Washington Headquarters Executive Directors David W. Gorman, left, accepts a Patriotic Employer Award in recognition of the DAV's support of employee participation in our nation's National Guard and reserve force....

Dates falling into place for DAV days at the Ballparks.(Disabled American Veterans)(Table)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Baseball 2008 DAV at the Ballpark Schedule Home Team Game Date Opponent * Seattle Mariners Tuesday, April 1 Rangers Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 10 ...

Colorado Trust boosts services for veterans.
March 1, 2008... Each day Hospital Service Coordinators (HSCs) work tirelessly to arrange transportation to help veterans reach their VA medical appointments. For veterans seeking to file a disability claim with the VA, often their first step is to contact a...

Am I being understood ...(from the AUXILIARY NATIONAL COMMANDER)(communication and comprehension)
March 1, 2008... Most everyone has experienced a situation in which another person communicates something you think you understand, but in fact don't. It can cause problems and embarrassment. For example, let's imagine you are at a Unit meeting and the...

Homelessness: plight falls on newest generation of veterans.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The heartbreak that some service members who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan have returned from war only to become homeless and abandoned on the streets continues to be a national shame that the DAV is determined to...

Female veterans' care.(DAV-Supported Bill to Bolster)
March 1, 2008... Iraq has been called an equal opportunity war because any American service member, regardless of combat status, military occupation specialty or gender, faces almost daily risk of attacks from enemy fighters, roadside bombs and mortars. In...

Working to end handicapped parking violations.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's Saturday, midmorning, you pull into the grocery store parking lot and it looks like half of the population of the city has beaten you there. Up and down the rows you drive, hoping for an empty spot or someone...

Honor Flight honors World War II veterans.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They began arriving at Lakeside Christian Church on Buttermilk Pike in Ft. Mitchell, Ky., on Oct. 17, 2007, well before the designated 6:15 a.m. on their itinerary. They knew the bus was scheduled to depart for the...

CRSC and CRDP back pay delay.(Combat-Related Special Compensatioin)(Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay )
March 1, 2008... Despite a concerted effort to send back pay to disabled military longevity retirees under the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) programs, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service...

Cheesehead Camaraderie ...(Camaraderie Club prepares packages for U.S. military men and women serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Members of the Camaraderie Club from Cornell, Lake Holcombe and Jim Falls, Wisc., and surrounding area, display packages ready to mail to U.S. military men and women serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation...

Wal-Mart makes a difference ...(Wal-Mart Community Service)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Canton, GA., Wal-Mart Community Service Officer Imogene Hughes, second from the left, and Co-Manager Steve Hines, third from left, present a $2,000 Good Works grant to Commander Al Hall, left and Adjutant "Spaghetti...

Showing appreciation ...
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Department of Florida Adjutant and PNC Al Linden presents a DAV Appreciation Award to Gail, Kevin, and Paul Lytle, owners of Gainesville Harley-Davidson in appreciation of their generous donation to help disabled...

DAV member helps keep a helping hand extended.(Disabled American Veterans)(Robert J. Silah and Operation Helping Hand)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Early in 2004, during a telephone conversation with Dr. Steve Scott, Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitative Services for the James A. Haley VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Tampa, Fla., Robert J. Silah discovered...

Researchers seek Vietnam veteran traumatic amputees.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Recently, much national media attention has focused on the traumatic amputees of the Iraq and Afghan conflicts. However, there is little known about the tong-term outcomes of traumatic amputations arising from war. The largest remaining group...

Don't leave home without your 2008 delegate credentials.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... * You'll need delegate credentials to represent your Department, Chapter or Auxiliary Unit during the 87th DAV and Auxiliary National Convention at Bally's in Las Vegas, Nev.--so don't leave home without yours. "It's important for all DAV...

VA expands diabetes awareness.(Department of Veterans Affairs )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its efforts to prevent and control diabetes as part of an ongoing campaign to help veterans eat healthy, watch their weight and stay physically active. More than 25 percent of VA patients are...

VA travel reimbursement rates, deductibles increase.(Department of Veterans Affairs )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Effective Feb. 1, 2008, the Department of Veterans Affairs Beneficiary Travel Program mileage reimbursement rate increased from 11 cents per mile to 28.5 cents per mile for travel to or from a VA facility or other place for the purpose of...

Harbor colors ...
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Floyd Teasley of Chapter 126 in New York, N.Y., presents the flag at ceremonies honoring area veterans at the VA's New York Harbor Healthcare System New York Campus. Teasley is a Past Chapter Commander and a VA...

Texas size donation ....(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Commander Bob Douglass of Chapter 9, Houston, Texas, left, presents a donation of nearly $27,000 to Houston VA medical center (VAMC) Director Edgar L. Tucker, right, to be used to purchase clinical equipment. Joining...

Thank You, God.(Chaplain's Corner)(Poem)
March 1, 2008... Thank You, God Just this once, my God, I want to come to You without problems simply to say, thank You! For forgiveness when I fail. For the sheer joy of sleep when I'm terribly tired. For the silent strength of...

Important change in scooter service at National Convention.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Golden Technologies, supplier of more than 130 scooters for DAV conventions annually at no cost to the DAV members, will no longer provide the scooter free of charge. An $80 fee will be charged for scooter use beginning this year at the...

2008 DAV Airshow Outreach.(Disabled American Veterans)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The DAV will once again take to the skies to promote its message of service to disabled veterans when the 2008 season of the DAV Airshow Outreach Program kicks off in April. This year's season will include 25 shows...

Going to Bat for Veterans ....(Kent Conrad receives the DAV Going to Bat for Veterans Award )(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Senator Kent Conrad, D-N.D., left, receives the DAV Going to Bat for Veterans Award from Department of North Dakota Commander Gene Kouba. The Senator, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, received...

A DAV designated hitter ....(Disabled American Veterans)(Harry Reid)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Washington Headquarters Executive Director David W. Gorman, left, and National Legislative Director Joseph A. Violante, center, present a DAV Going to Bat for Veterans baseball bat to Senate Majority Leader Harry...