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 is OPEN NOW. Check out this link daily.

 

 

 

DAV Chapter Events

Omaha Beach Chapter 7, Bowie, Maryland Claims Clinic, Saturday, June 20, 2026

Chapter 7 Claims Clinic

Chapter 7 is dedicating its 2nd Annual Claims Clinic in memory of Command Sergeant Major Harold Staten, US Army, Retired.


Veterans and/or Surviving Spouses are invited to attend our Claims Clinic on Saturday, June 20, 2026 to file claims for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Commander Lawrence White and his team are ready to serve you. Bring your DD Form 214 and if you have previously filed a claim with the VA, letters that you have received from them. Chapter Service Officer (CSO) Penny Collins is your point of contact for this clinic. She can be reached at: pjcollins.dav@gmail.com.

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DAV Partners Events

The Baltimore Station

The Baltimore Station invites you to register for this event on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 5-7 PM, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeoFzmZFKoUtHt4GZE72QuF7dWh9ZqA4e-SONRFrnb4OJWKw/viewform

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MCVETS (Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training)

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Dear Community Partners & Friends,
We are excited to invite you to join us for the MCVET Day of Service Cookout on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at MCVET, 300 N. Exeter Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. This special event is an opportunity to bring together veterans, community members, and valued partners like you for a day of connection, celebration, and service. Guests will enjoy food, games, and a sense of community. We look forward to celebrating with you and continuing to build a stronger community together. We look forward to seeing you in July.
Judy Reabe | Director of Community Relations
Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training
301 N. High St. Baltimore MD 21202
Cell (443)938-0683
jreabe@mcvet.org

 

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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