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  • The Mother Teresa of recreation therapy has retired

    The Mother Teresa of recreation therapy has retired

    Joyce Casey, a Spinal Cord Injury recreation therapist, has saved and changed the lives of thousands of paralyzed Veterans.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Centra “Cece” Mazyck

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Centra “Cece” Mazyck

    During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Centra “Cece” Mazyck, who became a Paralympian following a parachute accident.

  • World War II Purple Heart Veteran, 95, says “Each day is a gift”

    World War II Purple Heart Veteran, 95, says “Each day is a gift”

    Army Veteran Bob Levine was hesitant about telling his family that he had been wounded and captured and that his foot had been amputated. He considers “each day a gift” and sends Veterans to VA.

  • Columbia VA receives van dedicated to WW II hero

    Columbia VA receives van dedicated to WW II hero

    Celebrities are accustomed to their faces on billboards and buses, but for retired Army Major Albert Hamilton, it was a bit overwhelming to see his image painted on a donated van dedicated to him.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Roy N. Scow

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Roy N. Scow

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Roy N. Scow, who earned a Silver Star while serving in the infantry during World War I.

  • The Gift of Time – DAV Volunteer of the Year

    The Gift of Time – DAV Volunteer of the Year

    Ms. Clara is the widow of a retired Air Force Veteran and is “here to see that our Veterans receive the best we have to offer.” She has been honored for 44 years of volunteering.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Butch Whitehead

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Butch Whitehead

    On the Disabled American Veterans birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Stephen “Butch” Whitehead, who serves as the national commander.

  • Nothing stops the ‘Quadzilla’

    Nothing stops the ‘Quadzilla’

    A car accident put him in a chair 32 years ago. His unstoppable charge at every adaptive sport possible turned him into Quadzilla.

  • Alternative Adaptive: A look at cycling, fishing and more at the TEE Tournament

    Alternative Adaptive: A look at cycling, fishing and more at the TEE Tournament

    Besides building bonds with one another, the annual TEE Tournament exposes Veterans to a other adaptive sports they can use long after the event is over.

  • Trouble sleeping? Facebook Live event to offer expert help

    Trouble sleeping? Facebook Live event to offer expert help

    Quality sleep is a critical health issue. Learn more at a Facebook Live Event on September 4. Experts will discuss the many tools and technologies available today to help Veterans with sleep issues.

  • Quad amputee finds adrenaline through skiing, golfing and adaptive sports

    Quad amputee finds adrenaline through skiing, golfing and adaptive sports

    No arms and no legs are no problem for this Coast Guard Vet who still skis and golfs with the best of them through adaptive sports.

  • Disabled American Veterans is looking for volunteer drivers

    Disabled American Veterans is looking for volunteer drivers

    Disabled American Veterans is seeking volunteer drivers to take Veterans to and from their Veterans Affairs health care appointments.

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Last updated November 13, 2025

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