THE MISSION

About the Disabled American Veterans

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.

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We offer a wide range of services to support local veterans and their families.

PROGRAMS

2026 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention

Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel

9939 Universal Boulevard

Orlando, Florida 32819

Saturday, August 1 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Hotel registration opening early 2026. Check out this link occasionally.

2026 National Convention

DAV Department of Maryland Events 

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Veterans Claims Clinic, November 8, 2025

Greetings Comrades and Auxiliary Members!

Commander Danny DuBose invites ALL Chapters and Unit Members to their Veterans Claims Clinic at Chapter 13 in Severn, MD, on Saturday, November 8th starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 1:00 PM. Please download this flyer and spread the word.

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Veteran and Community Mini Job and Resource Fair, Thursday, November 13, 2025

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, the Maryland Department of Labor will present a Veteran and Community Mini Job and Resource Fair at the Eastpoint American Job Center, 7930 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21224. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Check out the flyer for additional details.

Women Veterans Committee (WVC) Fall Event, Saturday, November 15, 2025

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Women’s Veterans Committee (WVC) of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of the Department of Maryland will present its Fall program is presenting Your Mind and Body Matters…Menopause (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!). This event is FREE and Open to ALL Women Veterans and to the Public. This program is a Brunchfest Celebration to be held at the Omaha Beach Chapter 7, 8205 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, Maryland 20715.

Guest Speakers will include: Mental Health Author/Therapist – Arielle Jordan; Nurse Practitioner of Gynecology – Helen Hannah; and Baltimore VA Women’s Health Center and Center for Women Veterans – TBD. For more information, please send an email to: davmdwomenveterans@gmail.com.
To register for this event, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1757310355579?aff=oddtdtcreator

See the video/flyer below for additional detail.

DAV Auxiliary Food Box Giveaway, November 22, 2025

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, DAV Auxiliary Unit 13 members will host a FoodBox Giveaway. There will be a limited amount of food boxes available, approximately 30. So, be early and on time to pick up one of these food boxes.

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2nd Quarter Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting, January 10, 2026

 

American Flags to Remember Memorial Day

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.

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We recognize and honor the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and military, and their families.

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Real American Soldier with Wife and Son

WHAT DOES THE
DAV DO?

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.

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DAV
Auxiliaries

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.

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