Origin of the 21-Gun Salute

2023-08-12T16:11:04-07:00

The use of gun salutes for military occasions is traced to early warriors who demonstrated their peaceful intentions by placing their weapons in a position that rendered them ineffective. Apparently this custom was universal, with the specific act varying with time and place, depending on the weapons being used. READ MORE [...]

Origin of the 21-Gun Salute2023-08-12T16:11:04-07:00

Memorial Day Events & Services Across the Country

2023-05-28T14:46:53-07:00

Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who gave the last full measure of devotion. Find more than 200 free Memorial Day observances and events across the country. READ MORE

Memorial Day Events & Services Across the Country2023-05-28T14:46:53-07:00

USMC Appoints First Female Force Sgt. Maj. In Its History

2023-05-27T11:51:21-07:00

We women in military are so TRAILBLAZERS in 2023. Congratulations to Marine Sgt. Major Kitashima. For the first time in its 247-year history, it has appointed a woman to the top enlisted Marine Corps Force position. Her name is Joy Maria Kitashima. READ MORE

USMC Appoints First Female Force Sgt. Maj. In Its History2023-05-27T11:51:21-07:00

These are the First Sisters to Attain the Rank of General

2021-12-12T11:00:19-08:00

Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett, left, and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, right, are believed to be the first sisters in the Army who both attained the rank of general. (Left photo: Army. Right photo: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)   For the first time in the Army’s history, two sisters have attained the rank [...]

These are the First Sisters to Attain the Rank of General2021-12-12T11:00:19-08:00

Announcing the Signing of the Blue Water Navy Vietname Veteran’s Act

2021-12-12T10:54:10-08:00

After years of fighting to correct an injustice for disabled Vietnam veterans, DAV takes great pride in announcing that the president has signed in to law H.R. 299-the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. Passage of this law is a pivotal victory for Vietnam veterans who have not only suffered for decades from illnesses and [...]

Announcing the Signing of the Blue Water Navy Vietname Veteran’s Act2021-12-12T10:54:10-08:00

New VA Claims and Appeals Process Now in Effect

2019-07-04T18:17:26-07:00

A new Department of Veterans Affairs claims and appeals process took effect Feb. 19. Veterans who appeal VA claims have three decision review options: a high-level review, a supplemental claim or an appeal to the board of Veterans' Appeals. VA officials aim to complete supplemental claims and higher-level reviews in an average of 125 days, [...]

New VA Claims and Appeals Process Now in Effect2019-07-04T18:17:26-07:00

Connecting Vets – Interview with Three Leaders of Women Veteran’s Groups

2019-07-04T18:20:22-07:00

Dr. Ellen Haring (Service Women’s Action Network), Dr. JoAnn Fisher (Women Veterans United Committee, Inc), and BriGette McCoy (Women Veteran's Social Justice Network) discuss their motivations behind a new initiative to build a coalition of women's veteran groups on this 50-minute podcast. The inaugural meeting of the Military Women’s Coalition will be held on September [...]

Connecting Vets – Interview with Three Leaders of Women Veteran’s Groups2019-07-04T18:20:22-07:00
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