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Auxiliary National Commander

Melissa Pierce

Serving with intention honors our legacy

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  • 04
    Jun

    Veteran suicide report released

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  • 02
    Jun

    Virtual reality pain treatment expands for veterans

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  • 28
    May

    DAV Applauds VA’s Study on MDMA for PTSD and alcoholism

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  • 26
    May

    DAV statement on Major Richard Star Act

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Each year, DAV Auxiliary provides scholarships to students attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school in the United States or Territory. Those full-time students who meet the established guidelines may qualify for a scholarship up to $2,500. Part-time students who meet the established guidelines may qualify for a scholarship up to $750. In 2026, we awarded 22 scholarships totaling $48,500!

The current scholarship application is currently under revision and will be available in October 2026 with a deadline of March 2027. Please check our website for regular updates.
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DAV applauds the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for launching a new trial evaluating MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans living with PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Far too many veterans continue to struggle with the invisible wounds of war, often after exhausting traditional treatment options. Veterans deserve access to every safe, evidence-based tool that may help them heal, and this study represents an important step forward in better understanding the role psychedelics could play in veteran mental health care. See MoreSee Less

Portsmouth Federal unit #22, Virginia, made the trek to the 2026 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado this year to lend a helping hand and pass out smiles! On hand to volunteer as needed, the group has made this a yearly project and can always be counted on to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families! #davaimpact250 See MoreSee Less