The Silver Star is the third highest combat decoration for valor. Every year on May 1, the U.S. honors and recognizes the service members who have been awarded the medal. DAV would like to give a special shout out to all of the brave men and women who have earned this award while protecting our freedoms. #SilverStarServiceBannerDay … Read MoreSee Less
When her eating disorder escalated during her 15 years in the Ohio Air National Guard, Amber Miskovich had to seek help through a 12-step program. Later, she turned to Save A Warrior – "SAW", a nonprofit organization that provides retreats and leverages the best interdisciplinary approaches to prevent suicide among veterans and first responders. The Veterans Health Administration estimates that as many as 14% of female and 4% of male patients have eating disorders, numbers Miskovich believes are vastly underreported due to the shame around it. Eating disorders are also linked to an increased risk for suicide.In February 2024, DAV published “Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness.” This report is a comprehensive assessment of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rates of suicide among women veterans and how the system charged with their mental health care can and must do better. Read Amber’s full story and learn more about the report and DAV’s findings at … Read MoreSee Less
Save the date! Registration for the 102nd DAV & Auxiliary National Convention, in Phoenix, Arizona, is expected to open on Monday, May 6. We hope you can join us for an exciting week filled with seminars, entertainment, camaraderie, and education on August 3-6, 2024. Registration, hotel info and other useful links are available at dav.org/events/2024-national-convention/. … Read MoreSee Less
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