Department of Iowa

Since 1922 the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA) has partnered with the DAV parent organization in their mission of service to disabled veterans and their families. That relationship has continued to flourish and the blended organizations have achieved many victories in their quest to improve the quality of life our veterans rightly deserve. With nearly a quarter-million members, the DAVA programs are far-reaching and the personal rewards fulfilling. Our members are diverse in their interests which is what has made the DAVA so successful. Our programs include Americanism, Community Service, Junior Activities, Legislative, and VA Voluntary Services. Foremost in our hearts is the goal of assuring benefit entitlement and compassion for our disabled veterans. Life Membership – Life Membership is encouraged for those who want to be permanent members of the DAV Auxiliary. Members age 18 and over can pay the membership in one payment or start a life membership with a minimum $40 down payment and take three years to pay the balance. Fees are based on the member’s age as follows: Age 18-30…$250 Age 61-70…$180 Age 31-45…$230 Age 71-79…$140 Age 46-60…$200 Age 80+……Free Annual Membership – Annual membership is offered on a fiscal year basis, July 1 through June 30. Dues for this type of membership are $15 a year and must be paid each year to continue the membership. (Dues paid on an annual membership are not credited to a life membership.) Junior Membership – Children age 17 and under can join the DAVA at an annual cost of $3. This membership is also offered on a fiscal year basis, July 1 through June 30.

Auxiliary Membership Application

We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. 

This mission is carried forward by:

• Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government;  
• Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans and their families specifically;  
• Representing the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress, the White House and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local government;  
• Extending DAV’s mission of hope into the communities where these veterans and their families live through a network of state-level Departments and local Chapters; and  
• Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Who is Eligible to Join DAV?

Any man or woman, who was wounded, gassed, injured or disabled in the line of duty during time of war, while in the service of either the military or naval forces of the United States of America, and who has not been dishonorably discharged or separated from such service, or who may still be in active service in the armed forces of the United States of America is eligible for membership in Disabled American Veterans (DAV).  Others who are disabled while serving with any of the armed forces of any nations associated with the United States of America as allies during any of its war periods, who are American citizens and who are honorably discharged, are also eligible.

How Does DAV Membership Benefit You?

As a DAV Member, in addition to DAV programs and services, members are entitled to Member Advantages, which gives you access to a variety of important programs, products, and services.  Also included with your membership is a FREE subscription to DAV Magazine. 

What is DAV's Dues Structure? 

Life membership is permanent.  Life membership dues are $300 and can be paid in interest-free installments following a minimum $40.00 down payment, or as little as $10.00 per month with recurring credit card payment. Those 80 and over are free.

Help DAV in its effort to help you.  Sign up for membership today!  To sign up for membership - Complete an Online Membership Application  or print out the Membership Application, fill it out, enclose your membership payment, and mail it in right away to:

DAV
Attn: Membership Department
PO BOX 145550
Cincinnati, OH 45250