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Veterans group blasts Mullen on wounded care

May 5, 2010 in DAV, Veterans News by Editor

A call by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs for community organizations to step in to help wounded war veterans make the transition to civilian life has drawn complaints from a major veterans organization.

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DAV Coin Sales Brisk

March 5, 2010 in DAV by Editor

The new silver coin honoring Disabled American Veterans is more than just a keepsake. A portion of its proceeds will be used to construct the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C.

And the funds are already coming in.

During the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life commemorative’s first week of sales, collectors bought 66,209 proof silver $1 coins and 32,149 uncirculated silver $1 coins.

The coin will only be issued in 2010 and has a maximum mintage of 350,000.

The first commemorative coin issued in 2010 was officially released Feb. 25 at a reception at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington.

“The coin is a reminder forever of the brave servicemen and women who risked, and continue to risk, their lives in defense of our country’s liberty,” said Arthur Wilson, DAV national adjutant and president of the Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation. which hosted the launch ceremony. “Each coin sold brings us one step closer to building a permanent, national memorial to disabled veterans.”

A $10 surcharge is authorized to go directly to aid in the construction of the memorial. It will be the first in Washington, D.C. dedicated to living disabled veterans across all service branches and all areas of conflict.

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DAV Commander’s Testimony Before Congress Pt 2

March 4, 2010 in DAV by Editor

Part two of DAV National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera’s testimony to a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

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DAV Commander Testifies Before Congress

March 4, 2010 in DAV by Editor

Part one of DAV National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera’s testimony to a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

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DAV Commander Testifies Before Joint Session of House, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees

March 3, 2010 in DAV by Editor

During the 2010 Mid-Winter Conference, National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera delivered the DAV’s National Legislative Program to a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees.

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