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Message from
Armando Hernandez
Department State Commander

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Hello friends, family, and comrades.
Welcome, and thank you for being part of our DAV California family. It’s truly an honor to serve as your Commander.
Our mission is simple: to support you. Whether you're a member, veteran, a family member, or someone just getting to know us, know that our dedicated team and passionate members are here for you. We’re professionals, but more importantly, we’re people who care deeply about each other and about making sure every veteran gets the benefits they’ve earned.
If we’ve helped you, please share your story—it might inspire someone else to reach out for the help they need getting connected to services and their benefits. And to our members: keep telling us about the amazing things you're doing in your chapters and communities. We want to celebrate your efforts and help amplify your impact.
I’m excited for what lies ahead and hope to see many of you at upcoming events. Thank you for your service, and thank you for letting me serve you and your families.
We’re in this together, because we’re family.

A Message from:
Shawn Lewis
​Department Auxiliary Commander

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Hey everyone, let's dive into an exciting new year!
​Our core mission, supporting our amazing disabled veterans and their families, is always what drives us. This year, we're really focusing on two awesome themes: Growth and Hospitality! Think about how great it will be when we mix these two! We want every meeting, event, and interaction to feel super welcoming. That way, new folks will be eager to join us, and our current members will feel totally valued. Real growth comes from that feeling of belonging. And as our membership expands, so does our ability to really help out! So, let's jump into this incredible journey together! Your involvement, awesome ideas, and positive energy are what will really get us going and help us reach new heights!
Ready for a fantastic year

The DAV Auxiliary will help you set up a new Auxiliary Unit! Click HERE to learn more about this new initiative!

​DAV is a tax-exempt organization, chartered by congress, and all contributions are tax-deductible according to IRS regulation.
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