92nd Buffalo DAV Chapter 20

10/13/2026

Comrades, this Thursday is Buffalo BINGO! Join us and as we spend time with veterans at the Community Life Center of the Dorn VA!

09/25/2026

💙 Remembering Those Who Served 💙

DAV 92nd Buffalo Chapter 20 of the proudly continues the long-standing DAV Forget-Me-Not Campaign on Fort Jackson.

Four times each year, our members come together to distribute the iconic blue Forget-Me-Not flowers, honoring the wounded, ill, and disabled veterans who have sacrificed in service to our nation.

This campaign is more than fundraising—it’s a reminder to Never Forget those who served and the veterans who continue to need our support.

💙 Veterans Helping Veterans. That’s our mission.
🇺🇸 DAV 92nd Buffalo Chapter 20

09/21/2026

Serving those who serve! 🇺🇸

The DAV 92nd Buffalo Chapter 20 was proud to purchase snacks and drinks for the USO at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, helping ensure service members traveling through the airport have a variety of refreshments to choose from during their journey.

It’s a small gesture with a meaningful purpose—supporting our servicemen and servicewomen and letting them know they are appreciated wherever their travels take them.

Veterans Helping Veterans—and supporting those who serve! 🇺🇸💙

09/20/2026

We were excited to welcome our own member and now State Commander, Derwin Bradley, to our first meeting following summer break! 🇺🇸

Commander Bradley shared valuable insight into the DAV mission and its impact across South Carolina. We’re proud to support him and look forward to standing alongside him in his efforts throughout the year.

09/20/2026

As we return from our summer break, we’re excited to induct a new member to the family! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Donna, who was recently join our chapter and has already hit the ground running by volunteering at several of our events.

Welcome to the family, Donna! We’re glad to have you with us! 🇺🇸

09/18/2026

Their Sacrifice Endures

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pause to remember the brave Americans who never stopped serving, even in captivity, and those whose fate remains unknown.

Their stories are woven into the fabric of our nation's history. Their sacrifice reminds us of the true cost of freedom.

Today and every day, we honor them, support their families, and pledge that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Until every answer is found and every hero is accounted for, we will remember.

09/15/2026

Comrades, it’s that time of year! Details below ⬇️

09/15/2026

Attention Comrades! Free legal services event coming soon - Wednesday Sept 30, 2026. Registration is highly recommended!

Details below 👇

09/08/2026

Comrades, let your voice be heard in this upcoming event.

🇺🇸 Veterans, your voice matters — and we want to hear from you!

Join Columbia VA Health Care System for our next Veterans Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Dorn VA Medical Center Auditorium (Building 5).

This is an opportunity for Veterans to hear directly from VA leadership, get updates on programs and services, ask questions and share feedback about their VA experience.

💬 Have a question, comment or concern? Send it to us BEFORE the town hall! Veterans are encouraged to submit questions, comments or concerns in advance at:

📧 [email protected]

💻 Can’t attend in person? Join us virtually:
https://bit.ly/ColumbiaVAHCS-Veteran-TownHall

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 29
🕑 2 p.m.
📍 Dorn VA Medical Center — Auditorium, Building 5

We look forward to hearing from you and continuing the conversation about the care and services we provide to the Veterans we serve.

09/06/2026

💙 THIS SEPTEMBER, LET’S MAKE SURE NO VETERAN FEELS ALONE.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, start the conversations that can be difficult to have, and remind our Veterans that their lives matter, their struggles matter, and they do not have to face them alone.

Behind every uniform is a person. A spouse. A parent. A friend. A brother or sister. A neighbor.

And sometimes, the strongest person you know may be struggling silently.

Veterans may face challenges that others don't always see — PTSD, chronic pain, financial hardship, housing instability, relationship struggles, isolation, or the difficult transition back to civilian life. These challenges can take a heavy toll.

🫂 Sometimes, a simple check-in can be the first step.
Don't be afraid to ask:

“How are you really doing?”
“Are you okay?”
“Do you need someone to talk to?”

You don't need to have the perfect words.
You don't need to fix everything.

Just listen. Be present. Let them know they matter.

🎖️ JOIN US — BATTLE BUDDY CHECK
We invite Veterans, families, friends, and community members to join us for the:

DAV 92nd Buffalo Chapter 20 Buffalo Battle Buddy Check

📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 DAV Headquarters
511 Violet St., West Columbia

Let's come together to check on our Battle Buddies, strengthen our connections, and remind one another that no one has to walk through a difficult season alone.

🆘 IF YOU OR A VETERAN YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

📞 Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1
📱 Text: 838255
💻 Online: Veterans Crisis Line Chat
☎️ Legacy number: 1-800-273-8255, press 1

If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

💙 BE THE REASON SOMEONE KEEPS GOING.
Make the call.
Send the text.
Knock on the door.
Sit with them.
Listen.

One conversation can change a life.

This September, let's do more than raise awareness.

Let's reach out. Let's check in. Let's show up. Let's save lives.

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