DAV Magazine articles from September 2008

DAV Magazine archives from September 2008

Delegates make it happen in Vegas.(Arthur H. Wilson, center, accept a $25,000 check from Ford Motor Company Fund President Jim Vella for the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship program)(Photograph)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Left, National Commander Robert T. Reynolds, left, and National Adjutant Arthur H. Wilson, center, accept a $25,000 check from Ford Motor Company Fund President Jim Vella for the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth...

New York's Sodano: Recruiter of the Year.(Prospero Sodano)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Prospero Sodano, a life member of Chapter 118, Richmond Hill, N.Y., has reclaimed the title as DAV's top membership recruiter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sodano was named Recruiter of the Year for signing a record 149 new members during...

Leave no veteran behind.(from the NATIONAL COMMANDER)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... Thank you for this humbling opportunity to serve you. It is a great honor and responsibility that I take very seriously. You can be sure that I will put my heart and soul into carrying on the great traditions of this organization, working...

Successes and challenges.(from the NATIONAL ADJUTANT)
September 1, 2008... This year we have seen some remarkable accomplishments and changes in our DAV. And while our achievements certainly justify a measure of optimism, we must remain steadfast in our resolve and prepare to meet the many challenges that are sure to...

Baseball program impresses.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... During the course of trying to find out what the DAV at the Ballpark is about, I received a call from a fan services representative of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and to my surprise, I was informed that anybody that had a military I.D., both...

Story shines light on mental health care.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... I read the article "Quality Beyond Question" in the July/August 2008 issue with much agreement and understanding. The mental health care given me by the VA has kept my life worth living. My first help came at Fort Roots, North Little Rock,...

New look earns praise.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... I am a DAV Life Member. I just wanted to let you know how much I liked the new format of the DAV Magazine. The new graphics, color, design and overall feel of the magazine are very nice. Keep it up! Jean Driscoll, Denver, CO

Readers touched by combat nurse story.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... This letter is in response to your article on nurses in combat in the July/August 2008 issue. I was wounded in Vietnam and can never fully give my gratitude and thanks to all of the nurses who took care of me. What seems to be instilled in all...

DAV efforts earn support.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... I'm an avid supporter of the DAV and a proud life member. DAV's testimony on S. 2674/H.R. 5509 was the best of all the veterans organizations, hands down. The testimony showed a deep respect and honor for all disabled veterans and all veterans...

Chaplain's column inspires.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)(Column)
September 1, 2008... Our appreciation is extended to Dr. Charles W. Edwards, Jr., for his "Chaplain's Corner" page in the DAV Magazine. We thank him for his inspirational and non-denominational messages to live our lives caring for all mankind. Lt. Colonel Frank R....

Duckworth named Disabled Vet of the Year.(Tammy Duckworth )
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) struck the Black Hawk helicopter that Tammy Duckworth copiloted in Iraq, her injuries were so severe that her fellow soldiers assumed she was dead. Her right leg was gone, her...

Raymond Dempsey elected to lead DAV; members set priorities for coming year.(REPORT FROM LAS VEGAS)(Disabled American Veterans)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pledging to leave no veteran behind, Raymond E. Dempsey was unanimously elected National Commander before 3,200 delegates and guests at the 87th National Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. "Ensuring no veteran is left...

Presidential hopefuls address veterans issues.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Republican Presidential candidate John McCain and Democrat challenger Barack Obama both promised delegates to the 87th National Convention that they would support veterans' issues, including sufficient, timely and...

VA employees recognized for service and dedication.(Outstanding Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Awards )
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The men and women who received the National Commander's Outstanding Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Awards may work far apart in different jobs, but they share a strong dedication and commitment to the...

House-passed VA spending bill awaits Senate vote.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As has become commonplace, those who oppose mandatory and advance funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs are showing exactly why they are wrong. Although the House of Representatives has approved...

President signs Memorial Coin Bill.(George Bush)
September 1, 2008... president Bush has signed legislation authorizing the U.S. Mint to produce a silver coin to commemorate veterans who have become disabled as a result of their military service. A surcharge of $10 on the sale of each limited-edition coin goes to...

IRS urges disabled veterans to seek economic stimulus funds.
September 1, 2008... The Internal Revenue Service says that disabled veterans have until Oct. 15 to file claims for economic stimulus payments. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The IRS launched a campaign this summer to contact those who are eligible, but have...

NAACP recognizes DAV Membership Director.(Awards)(National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognizes Anthony L. Baskerville with Jesse Brown Distinguished Leadership Award )(Disabled American Veterans)
September 1, 2008... National Membership Director Anthony L. "Tony" Baskerville was awarded the Jesse Brown Distinguished Leadership Award at the 34th Annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Award Dinner...

All disabled veterans deserve quality services.(from the NATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR)
September 1, 2008... Women veterans are turning to the VA in ever-increasing numbers, and the DAV is leading the way to help ensure they receive the health care and benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice. The DAV is dedicated to making sure...

Women veterans gather to persuade policies.(National Summit on Women Veterans Issues )
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For many of the more than 400 delegates to the VA's National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues, the three-day conference provided a unique forum to have a significant impact on our nation's policies toward women...

New vans roll out to help disabled veterans.(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... One hundred fifty new Ford vans, made possible through a continuing partnership between DAV Departments and Chapters and the Columbia Trust, are on the way to provide transportation for sick and disabled veterans to and from VA facilities for...

A day of remembrance.(POW/MIA Recognition Day )
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Interim POW/MIA Committee member and World War II veteran Frank Tracy remembers his time as a prisoner of war at night when he beds down. He remembers the B-17 bomber and the ball turret gun that he manned at the age...

Make a difference now and always.(from the AUXILIARY NATIONAL COMMANDER)
September 1, 2008... It is an honor and a privilege to have been elected to serve as your National Auxiliary Commander. I would like to thank all of you for your confidence and support. I will do my absolute best to be worthy of this great honor. I'm looking...

Judicial review: a question of balance.(Veterans Law)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Twenty years ago, DAV Magazine noted that "no issue has proven more confusing--and more divisive" than the role of judicial review in the VA claims adjudication process. And when legislation creating what was then...

Racing for our heroes.(Jason Carter brought the Racing for Our Heroes program to DAV National Headquarters )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] American LeMans race car driver Jason Carter brought the "Racing for Our Heroes" program to DAV National Headquarters during the annual meeting of the Commanders and Adjutants Association in July. The program...

Oskosh has it all ...(Robert T. Reynolds led the DAV Flight Team to the EAA AirVentrue Fly-In at )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] On one of his last trips as DAV National Commander, Robert T. Reynolds led the DAV Flight Team to the EAA AirVentrue Fly-In at Oshkosh, Wisc. Often called the "Super Bowl of Airshows, " EAA AirVenture once again...

Job help for veterans earns recognition.
September 1, 2008... One of the crucial steps in building better lives for disabled veterans is the help they receive in finding a job. The individuals and corporations who strive to ensure employment opportunities for disabled veterans have been recognized for...

DAV member helps youth reach new heights.(Disabled American Veterans)(Teens-In-Flight)
September 1, 2008... When Col. Jack D. Howell retired from the Marine Corps in 1990, he wanted to give back to the country he loved and had spent a career serving. As a Junior ROTC instructor and life member of Chapter 86 in Flagler Beach, Fla., he worked in some...

How to carry your burden.(from the NATIONAL CHAPLAIN)(Brief article)(Column)
September 1, 2008... A monarch of long ago had twin sons. There was some confusion about which one was born first. As they grew to young manhood, the king sought a fair way to designate one of them as crown prince. Calling them to his council chamber, the king...

Working for veterans ...(CHAPLAIN'S CORNER)(Tim Peifley donates $2,400 for Gregory N. Jones)(Photograph)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Department of Maryland Commander Gregory N. Jones, left, accepts a $2,400 donation from Tim Peifley, general manager of the Rite Aid Distribution Center in Perryman, Md. The money, which will support Department...

CFC workplace giving: contributions help current and future veterans.(Combined Federal Campaign )
September 1, 2008... Prosthetics research. Guide and assistance dogs. Studies on traumatic brain injuries. A nationwide hospital transportation program. Substance abuse counseling and assistance for homeless veterans. Support for pain management. Comfort for...

Another winning season for DAV Day at the Ballpark.(Disabled American Veterans)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 2008 DAV Day at the Ballpark program was a roaring success for sick and disabled veterans. More than 12,000 DAV members and their guests from VA hospitals and nursing homes attended 50 special major and minor...

Online claims applications available.(Veterans News)(www.va.gov/onlineapps.htm)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Online applications are now accepted from veterans, survivors and other claimants filing initial claims for disability compensation, pension, education and vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits. The VA will process applications...

VA announces homeless assistance grants.(Veterans News)(Department of Veterans Affairs )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Homeless veterans and those who help them received a significant boost in their efforts when the Department of Veterans Affairs made 55 new awards to public and private nonprofit organizations that assist homeless veterans. The...

Vet Centers coming to 39 communities.(Veterans News)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Combat veterans will be able to receive readjustment counseling and other assistance in 39 additional VA Vet Centers across the country. The existing 232 centers conduct community outreach to offer counseling on employment, family issues...

VA suicide prevention hotline.(Veterans News)(Department of Veterans Affairs)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Veterans and other residents of metropolitan Washington, D.C., have begun seeing outreach advertisements on buses and inside subway cars about the VA's suicide prevention hotline. The red-white-and-blue displays, the centerpiece of a new...

Judy Hezlep reappointed DAVA National Adjutant.(REPORT FROM LAS VEGAS)(Judy Hezlep reappointed Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Commander )
September 1, 2008... At this year's DAV and DAVA National Convention, Auxiliary members saw a changing of the guard. For the first time in more than 20 years, an incoming DAV Auxiliary National Commander appointed an Auxiliary National Adjutant not named Maria...

DAV national officers: 2008-2009.(Disabled American Veterans)(List)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Commander Raymond E. Dempsey, Des Plaines, IL Senior Vice Commander Roberto Barrera, Del Rio, TX 1st Jr. Vice Commander Wallace E. Tyson, Raleigh, NC 2nd Jr. Vice Commander ...

Auxiliary national officers: 2008-2009.(List)
September 1, 2008... National Commander Sandra J. Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND Sr. Vice Commander Kay Egan, Lehigh Acres, FL 1st Jr. Vice Commander Susan M. Henry, Memphis, TN 2nd Jr. Vice Commander Patrice Rapisand, Fort Worth, TX ...

Helping homeless veterans ...(Photograph)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anthony Browne, Commander of Chapter 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio (second from left) and Chapter Chaplain Le Roy Harrison (fourth from left) present a check for $20,000 to Joseph House, Inc. The donation is the third...

Phone cards for military ...(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Members of Chapter 82, Marlborough, Mass., display phone cards they are sending to servicemen and women and their families so they can stay in touch with each other. Money to purchase the phone cards was made...

Survey evaluates VA mental health care.(Veterans News)
September 1, 2008... An interviewer from a nonprofit research organization named RAND might be calling you to ask some questions about the mental health care that you have received from the Veterans Health Administration. Here are some facts about this telephone...

VA opens Rural Health Resource Centers.(Veterans News)(Department of Veterans Affairs )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the opening of three Veterans Rural Health Resource Centers that will enable it to better understand rural health issues. The centers will serve as satellite offices for VA's Office of Rural...

Leading the way ...(Jennifer Poston)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] With area veterans cheering from the stands, Jennifer Poston flies the Colors as a DAV National Transportation Network van sets the pace on Veterans Night at the Outlaw Speedway near Wainwright, Okla. Poston, a...

Taps for retired NSOs.(National Service Officers )(Obituary)
September 1, 2008... DAV National Headquarters has received notice of the deaths of retired National Service Officers (NSOs) William R. Bell, Jr., 61, and Craig A. Bridges, 62. NSO Bell died on June 23 in Scotland, Ark.; NSO Bridges passed away on June 27 in...

Military family appreciation ...(Largo Military Family Appreciation )(Photograph)
September 1, 2008... Below, ready to welcome veterans and family members to Largo Military Family Appreciation Day are, from left, Department of Florida Commander Phil Condon, Past National Commander James Sursely and Grant Raulerson, Chapter 11, Clearwater, Fla....

"My Hero" quilt ...(Photograph)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Above, Flora Brooks" quilt "My Hero" forms the backdrop for her and her hero, husband, John Brooks, left. The Quilt tells the story of John's U.S. Army days and includes photos from basic training, Vietnam and recent...

Arkansas send-off ...(Arkansas Army National Guard )(Photograph)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Second District National Executive Committeeman David W. Spurgin joins other citizens of Mena, Ark., as the town honored members of Company C, 1st Battalion, 153-D Infantry, Arkansas Army National Guard as they...