Serving in the military can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for many individuals. However, the transition from military life to civilian life can be a significant challenge for some veterans, especially when it comes to mental health. Veterans are often exposed to traumatic events and stressful situations during their service, which can lead to […]
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NDVA Celebrates 50th Vets Get Pets Adoption
Neb. — On March 28, Army veteran Scott Henry adopted Chicken Alfredo (who now goes by Bear) from the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska, making Bear the 50th adoption to be facilitated through the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Vets Get Pets program. Henry, who served in the Military Police Corps in the […]
Twilight Tattoo & One-Stop Hiring event
Get ready! Twilight Tattoo is back! Performances will be held every Wednesday, except June 28 and July 5, beginning May 3, 2023. Non-DoD guests can request base access early by visiting https://pass.aie.army.mil/jbmhh/ [1] What is twilight Tattoo in Washington DC? The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo is an action-packed military pageant featuring Soldiers from the U.S. […]
NAAV Veterans Statistics for 2023
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) with the support of its volunteers have found Veterans statistics for 2023 concerning Veterans total population in the U.S., Veterans with disabilities in the U.S., total number of Veterans with mental health issues, and total number of Veterans without homes in the U.S. We are honored to […]
Nearly 300,000 women served during the Iraq War. Two decades later, they remain ‘the invisible veterans.’
The increase in women soldiers, and the visibility of their service, led to policy changes over the next 20 years. Read more here…
6TH ANNUAL ON THE HILL PROGRAM Wake Up Call!!! SUICIDE IS A NATIONAL CRISIS
On February 24, 2023, the National Association of American of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV), the Women Veterans United Committee, Inc., (WVUCI), American Legion District 5, and the CTL Dome Group, Inc. came together to present the 6th Annual on the Hill Program, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The mission was to bring awareness, […]
Air Force Service Uniform and Service Cap with Insignia to the First American U.S. Air Force, Nurse Corps Female, February 2023
On February 15 and 16, 2023, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) honored Major (Retired) Nancy Leftenant-Colon, U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps, a true pioneer and trailblazer during her years of military service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nancy Leftenant-Colon joined the Army Reserve in 1945, unable to get into the regular Army […]
The PACT Act and your VA Benefits
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act or PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. […]