DAV Chapter 79

A woman named Marissa shared a touching tradition her father started when she first began living alone. As a joke, he would secretly hide tiny plastic army men throughout her home, calling them her personal “security system.” Over the years, she’d discover the little soldiers in unexpected places — guarding the cereal, hiding behind the television, or keeping watch near the bathroom.

After her father passed away, Marissa believed she had eventually found them all. But three years later, while changing a kitchen light bulb, she removed the fixture and discovered one final soldier hidden inside. He was positioned with his r***e pointed directly toward the front door, as if he were still standing guard. Years after losing her dad, Marissa found one last reminder that he was still looking out for her.

250 years later, history is still beneath the surface.

On October 11—exactly 250 years after the Battle of Valcour Island—explore the Revolutionary War wrecks that continue to reveal the story of one of America’s earliest naval battles.

During Valor at Valcour, experts from the Naval History & Heritage Command and National Museum of the United States Navy will examine and , what underwater archaeology can still teach us about 1776, and the work being done today to preserve this history for future generations.

📅 Sunday, October 11
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM ET
📍 U.S. Navy Memorial + Online
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Register today: https://bit.ly/4zgShln

NASHVILLE HEROES BREAKFAST | OSDTN The Nashville Heroes Breakfast is Operation Stand Down Tennessee’s premier annual event honoring Veterans and the people who support them. Held in Nashville, this community event brings together Veteran leaders, businesses, and supporters to strengthen awareness and support for housing services, o...

Today, we celebrate the United States Coast Guard’s 236th birthday!

On Aug. 4, 1790, the Revenue Cutter Service—now known as the U.S. Coast Guard—was created by Congress at the request of Alexander Hamilton. Today, the Coast Guard is the oldest continuously operating maritime service in the country and has been involved in every major American conflict since its founding.

To our Coast Guardsmen: Semper Paratus. We honor and celebrate you today and every day. Thank you for your service.

Keeping our promise everyday! We will take Veteran concerns to Congress!!!

Women Veterans Day (also known as Women Veterans Recognition Day) is observed annually on June 12. It commemorates the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, signed by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948, which officially enabled women to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Come out and see us up at 1st Friday downtown Delaware on Sandusky St.

Congratulations to Forest Leonard, Brad Ebersole and Cindy Mason as our winners of the raffle!!!

Come out today and enjoy some BBQ & SUPPORT Disabled American Veterans Chapt 79! We thank you!

It's always a good day for BBQ! Dine in or take out!! Help us to better serve our disabled Veterans!