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A Legacy of Service, Hope for the Future
“We had a common experience which bound us together, and we ought to continue through an organization of our own; an organization of us, by us and for us.” ~ Robert S. Marx, DAV Founder
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is the longest lasting veterans advocacy and assistance group in the country. We’ve watched this country change and grow, and we’ve grown along with it. However, DAV has never wavered in its core mission to fulfill our country’s promises to the men and women who served. We invite everyone, veterans and civilian, men and women, young and old, to join us as we stand up for those veterans who risked it all when they stood up for us, our country, and our ideals.
Fulfilling Our Promises to the Men and Women Who Served
Recent News
From the COMMANDER – Winter 2021
Hello to all for this winter season. We have come out of our two-month dark time due to heat and are conducting meetings in person following local and state restrictions for such gatherings. The Elected Board held a meeting in August to discuss where we are and how we...
Veterans Day Parade
November 11th, 2021 Downtown Palm Springs This year the Veterans Day Parade will be held in Palm Springs on November 11, 2021 in downtown Palm Springs. The setup and participants meet at approximately 14:00. We participate with local resources and give some of our...
War Horse Creek
War Horse Creek is an immersive transition training program using rescued wild mustangs to assist veterans as they adjust to civilian life. War Horse Creek, an initiative of Living Free Animal Sanctuary, is a program by veterans, for veterans, assisting with the...
Fly Your Flag
October 3 — Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day October 11 — Columbus Day October 11 — National Indigenous Peoples Day October 13 — Navy Birthday November 2 — Election Day November 10 — Marine Corps Birthday November 11 — Veterans Day November 25 — Thanksgiving Day...
From the COMMANDER Spring 2021
Good Spring to all. I sincerely hope and pray that everyone in the chapter and area are safe and maintaining okay. Amid the unprecedented crisis of Covid 19, we are under extremely difficult and challenging times for all our citizens. As we head into the summer it...
Meet Shirrell McCarey
With the passing of our beloved Treasurer Craige W. Osborne, Shirrell McCarey has accepted the position on the elected board this last fall. Previously, she has held the position of SEC, Chapter Commander, Adjutant, and many other chapter and state level DAV...
DAV Events Cancelled for the Year
Covid 19 impacting all activities. Until the Covid 19 crisis is over, we have decided to echo those local positions of the City of Palm Springs - that is to remain closed for events. At this point Chapter 66 will NOT be conducting the annual Forget Me Not Fund Drive...
Charles Sharples and Craige Osborne
Vietnam War veterans Charles Sharples and Craige Osborne were friends, neighbors and part of the gay community in California’s Coachella Valley. They belonged to the same veterans organizations, volunteered and traveled together. They particularly enjoyed cruises....
From the COMMANDER
It is with immense honor that I have served as your Commander for the past two years. We have had many achievements over the last several years - the “Forget-Me-Not” fund drives, the VillageFest and participation in the Veteran’s Day Parade - to name a few.We have...
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