DAV National Commander Coleman Nee’s Congressional Testimony xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1dKrPEPdN…

The 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference kicked off yesterday in Arlington, Virginia. Over the next three days, DAV members and leaders will meet with lawmakers to discuss DAV’s legislative priorities and ways we can work together to help improve the lives of all veterans. From advocating for concurrent pay and toxic-exposed veterans, to mental health support and modernizing benefits for veterans and their families, our legislative team has big goals for the year. Take a closer look at DAV’s Critical Policy Goals that we will be discussing throughout #DAVMidwinter26 and share them ➡️ bit.ly/46lCzcD.

Politicians love to parade veterans around during their campaigns. They treat us as props in television ads, backdrops for speeches and convenient proof points for patriotism. They shake our hands, thank us for our service and swear they “have our backs.” Then they get elected. Read the latest piece by DAV National Adjutant Barry Jesinoski from @MilitaryTimes. militarytimes.com/opinion/20…

Nation Commander Dan Contreras at the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference: “With over a century of service, we have secured many legislative victories for veterans + their families. We should take pride in what we have achieved but also remain vigilant + continue to advance our cause.”

🌟 Volunteering is a core purpose of DAV! 💙 National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst shares four tips to make your volunteer events shine! ✨ brnw.ch/21wQSSJ

OHIO VETERANS! On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. (Eastern), DAV and @RecruitMilitary will host an in-person job fair for transitioning service members, veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses in Columbus. Register now: dav.la/4fTTKng.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: DAV member Anna Mae Robertson served overseas during World War II as part of the all-female, predominantly Black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion unit known as the “Six Triple Eight”. Read the full story: dav.la/3ni.

@SecVetAffairs Doug Collins is making his first appearance in front of a major veterans service organization at the 2025 DAV Mid-Winter Conference. Thank you for taking the time to come speak to our members, Mr. Secretary! We look forward to working with you to #keepthepromise.

In the latest episode of #DAVpodcast, DAV's Elizabeth DePompei chats with three women veterans to discuss DAV’s recent report, “Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness.” Check out the full episode of DAV Podcast: dav.la/3rz. #veteranpodcast #militarypodcast

DAV presented @ChrisPappasNH with the Outstanding House Legislator of the Year award for his distinguished service on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and his dedication to promoting and advancing legislation to enhance the lives of those who have served. #DAVMidWinter

.@ChrisPappasNH has been a staunch advocate in efforts to ensure diversity and inclusion for veterans and to expand and protect veterans benefits, helping enact the Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act of 2022 and the GUARD VA Benefits Act in the 117th and 118th Congresses.

HAPPENING SOON: DAV's National Commander Nancy Espinosa will testify before Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) today to kick off #DAVMidWinter.🏛️ Tune in live and watch here 👉dav.la/3qd.