DAV Indiana

About Us

DAV Department of Indiana

For over a century, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has been a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.

Our History

Founded in 1920, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) was established by veterans returning from World War I who recognized the need for organized advocacy on behalf of service members injured in service to our nation. What began as a grassroots movement has grown into one of the most respected veterans service organizations in the country.

DAV Department of Indiana carries this legacy forward, serving veterans across all 92 counties of the Hoosier state. Through local chapters and a network of dedicated benefits advocates and volunteers, we ensure that Indiana veterans and their families receive the support they have earned. You can find the chapter serving your county on our Find Your Chapter page.

Our work is driven by a single promise: to keep America's promise to the men and women who served. Every claim filed, every ride provided, and every voice raised in advocacy honors that commitment.

Indiana veterans memorial building

Our Mission

We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. To accomplish this, we ensure that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them, provide free assistance in obtaining those benefits, and represent the interests of veterans before the legislative branch.

Leadership

Department Commander

Rex Ritchie

cmdr@davindiana.org

Department Adjutant

Jason Black

hq@davindiana.org

Senior Vice Commander

Robert DePyssler

sr.cmdr@davindiana.org