Disabled American Veterans Shares Message at Joint Service Open House & Air Show

Joint Base Andrews, MD – Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will reach out to veterans and their families sharing its message of service and volunteerism in support of our nation’s combat-wounded men and women at the Joint Base Open House & Air Show on May 19-20.

In the company of the iconic World War II era B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the Disabled American Veterans Flight Team will appear at the Joint Base Open House & Air Show. The air show is one stop on a nationwide tour that aims to increase public awareness of disabled veterans and provide information about DAV programs and benefits. The B-25, which gained notoriety in the famed Doolittle Raid over Tokyo, Japan 70 years ago, shares a modern-day mission with DAV -- reminding people of the sacrifices veterans make for freedom. As brave men and women return from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the DAV’s services and advocacy are as relevant today as at any time in the nation’s history. DAV representatives will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet and greet veterans and answer questions about DAV benefits.

“The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of volunteerism and support to our nation’s sick and disabled veterans to this air show. We believe the men, women and children who will visit this air show are the patriotic, military-friendly citizens that have helped make this nation so great,” said DAV National Commander Donald L. Samuels. “The DAV is proud to be among this crowd, and meet those who want to know more about our service to veterans.”

Disabled American Veterans, representing more than 1.2 million disabled veterans, is a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. It is dedicated to one, single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.

For more information about Disabled American Veterans go to www.dav.org or follow the DAV Flight Team at www.facebook.com/davflightteam.

Disabled American Veterans Shares Message at JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Open House and Air Show

McGuire Air Force Base, NJ – Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will reach out to veterans and their families sharing its message of service and volunteerism in support of our nation’s combat-wounded men and women at the JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Open House and AirShow on May 12 and 13..

In the company of the iconic World War II era B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the Disabled American Veterans Flight Team will appear at the JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Open House and Air Show. The airshow is one stop on a nationwide tour that aims to increase public awareness of disabled veterans and provide information about DAV programs and benefits. The B-25, which gained notoriety in the famed Doolittle Raid over Tokyo, Japan 70 years ago, shares a modern-day mission with DAV -- reminding people of the sacrifices veterans make for freedom. As brave men and women return from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the DAV’s services and advocacy are as relevant today as at any time in the nation’s history. DAV representatives will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet and greet veterans and answer questions about DAV benefits.

“The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of volunteerism and support to our nation’s sick and disabled veterans to this air show. We believe the men, women and children who will visit this air show are the patriotic, military-friendly citizens that have helped make this nation so great,” said DAV National Commander Donald L. Samuels. “The DAV is proud to be among this crowd, and meet those who want to know more about our service to veterans.”

Disabled American Veterans, representing more than 1.2 million disabled veterans, is a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. It is dedicated to one, single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.

For more information about Disabled American Veterans go to www.dav.org or follow the DAV Flight Team at www.facebook.com/davflightteam.

Disabled American Veterans Shares Message at MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

Havelock, NC – Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will reach out to veterans and their families sharing its message of service and volunteerism in support of our nation’s combat-wounded men and women at the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show on May 4-6.

In the company of the iconic World War II era B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the Disabled American Veterans Flight Team will appear at the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. The airshow is one stop on a nationwide tour that aims to increase public awareness of disabled veterans and provide information about DAV programs and benefits. The B-25, which gained notoriety in the famed Doolittle Raid over Tokyo, Japan 70 years ago, shares a modern-day mission with DAV -- reminding people of the sacrifices veterans make for freedom. As brave men and women return from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the DAV’s services and advocacy are as relevant today as at any time in the nation’s history. DAV representatives will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet and greet veterans and answer questions about DAV benefits.

 

“The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of volunteerism and support to our nation’s sick and disabled veterans to this air show. We believe the men, women and children who will visit this air show are the patriotic, military-friendly citizens that have helped make this nation so great,” said DAV National Commander Donald L. Samuels. “The DAV is proud to be among this crowd, and meet those who want to know more about our service to veterans.”

Disabled American Veterans, representing more than 1.2 million disabled veterans, is a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. It is dedicated to one, single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.

For more information about Disabled American Veterans go to www.dav.org or follow the DAV Flight Team at www.facebook.com/davflightteam. 

Disabled American Veterans Shares Message At Wings Over South Texas Airshow

NAS Kingsville, TX – Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will reach out to veterans and their families sharing its message of service and volunteerism in support of our nation’s combat-wounded men and women at the Wings Over South Texas Airshow on April 14-15.

In the company of the iconic World War II era B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the Disabled American Veterans Flight Team will appear at Wings Over South Texas. The airshow is one stop on a nationwide tour that aims to increase public awareness of disabled veterans and provide information about DAV programs and benefits. The B-25, which gained notoriety in the famed Doolittle Raid over Tokyo, Japan 70 years ago, shares a modern-day mission with DAV -- reminding people of the sacrifices veterans make for freedom. As brave men and women return from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the DAV’s services and advocacy are as relevant today as at any time in the nation’s history. DAV representatives will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet and greet veterans and answer questions about DAV benefits.

 “The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of volunteerism and support to our nation’s sick and disabled veterans to this air show. We believe the men, women and children who will visit this air show are the patriotic, military-friendly citizens that have helped make this nation so great,” said DAV National Commander Donald L. Samuels. “The DAV is proud to be among this crowd, and meet those who want to know more about our service to veterans.”

 Disabled American Veterans, representing more than 1.2 million disabled veterans, is a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. It is dedicated to one, single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.

Tico Warbird Airshow

The DAV Flight Team kicked off the 2012 airshow season at the TICO Warbird Airshow in Titusville, FL last weekend. Thousands came out to see DAV sponsored, "Panchito" as well as other B-25s gathered in tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid. Special thanks to DAV Volunteers from local Chapter 109 for taking the time to assist the Flight Team with public outreach throughout the weekend.

Disabled American Veterans Shares Message At The Tico Warbird Airshow

Titusville, FL – Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will reach out to veterans and their families sharing its message of service and volunteerism in support of our nation’s combat-wounded men and women at the TICO Warbird Airshow on March 9 through 11.

In the company of the iconic World War II era B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the Disabled American Veterans Flight Team will appear the TICO Warbird Airshow. The airshow is one stop on a nationwide tour that aims to increase public awareness of disabled veterans and provide information about DAV programs and benefits. The B-25, which gained notoriety in the famed Doolittle Raid over Tokyo, Japan 70 years ago, shares a modern-day mission with DAV -- reminding people of the sacrifices veterans make for freedom. As brave men and women return from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the DAV’s services and advocacy are as relevant today as at any time in the nation’s history. DAV representatives will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet and greet veterans and answer questions about DAV benefits.

“The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of volunteerism and support to our nation’s sick and disabled veterans to this air show. We believe the men, women and children who will visit this air show are the patriotic, military-friendly citizens that have helped make this nation so great,” said DAV National Commander Donald L. Samuels. “The DAV is proud to be among this crowd, and meet those who want to know more about our service to veterans.”

Disabled American Veterans, representing more than 1.2 million disabled veterans, is a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. It is dedicated to one, single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.

DAV Flight Team Kicking Off 10th Air Show Season

In just a little more than a month the DAV Flight Team will kick off its 10th airshow season. Representing Disabled American Veterans at airshows throughout the country, the DAV Flight Team travels in the company of a B-25 Mitchell bomber raising public awareness of disabled veterans and  serving veterans in communities across the nation. The 2012 airshow season will include shows from Florida to Maryland along the east coast in addition to shows in Texas, Michigan, Indiana and Arkansas. The DAV Flight Team will also attend EAA AirVenture -- where they will participate in special veterans-focused events throughout the week.

The 2012 DAV Flight Team Airshow Schedule is available on the DAV Flight Team blog. Updates and pictures from shows throughout the season can be found at www.facebook.com/davflightteam.

Disabled American Veterans is a 1.2 million member, non-profit organization. Founded more than 80 years ago, DAV is dedicated to one single purpose; Building better lives for America's disabled veterans and their families.www.davflightteam.com.