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News from Chapter 8
June 11, 2025:
Past Commander Carl Forkner published an article on PTSD and Moral Injury in Veterans in national publication. [CLICK HERE to read]
Past Commander Carl Forkner recognized with international healthcare award. [CLICK HERE to read]
December 31, 2025: National Commander Coleman Nee visits Chapter 8
January 12, 2026: DAV Chapter 8 Veteran client Bob Garvy interviewed with Past Chapter Commander Carl Forkner
January 23, 2026: CSO/DSO Training at Glendale Chapter 20
February 4, 2026: "Big 3" (DAV, VFW, Legion) and UAV State Leaders advocate for Veterans at the Arizona Capitol
February 5, 2026: First of 9 planned Remote Claims Stations established today in Globe, Arizona
February 12, 2026: Chapter Service Officers (CSOs) serve up a full helping!
February 13, 2026: Chapter 8 installs electronic door opening system to enhance safety for mobility-challenged Veterans
February 14, 2026: Guest Speaker Presentation on Parkinson's Disease and the Risk to Veterans
February 11, 2026: Establishing the first Remote Claims Station for our Native American brothers and sisters, at the Pinon Veteran Association Hogan in the Navajo Nation
February 20, 2026: Chapter 8 supports HopeFest 2026
March 1, 2026: DAV Advocacy at the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference in Washington, DC
March 2, 2026: First Remote Claims successful with the Navajo Nation in Pinon, AZ
March 12, 2026: A Commander and Past Commander together and no clock around! What could possibly go wrong?
March 14, 2026: The DAV Chapter 8 & DAVA Unit 8 FY2027 Election Process has Begun!
March 17, 2026: Commander Burnett helps Encanterra Veterans learn the pathway to obtaining their benefits and the Veterans out here to guide them through!
March 25, 2026: Car Wars Part V ~ The Air Force Strikes Back!
April 9, 2026: Past Chapter Commander Promotes the Mission and Value of DAV at the Founders 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas
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