A Conversation with Mr. Joe Parsetich, former DAV National Commander

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was founded in 1920 by World War One veterans for disabled military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Issued a Federal charter by Congress in 1932, the DAV has currently has over 1 million members.

Joe Parsetich, a service-connected disabled Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, served as DAV National Commander from 2022-2023. With this conversation, Joe discusses his early life, education, service in Vietnam and ensuing personal story of both challenge and success. He spotlights his time as DAV National Commander, to include advocating for the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act). 

He details DAV history, mission and current programs. He talks about his trademark philosophy of disabled veterans using their disability as fuel to help fellow veterans and others. He spotlights DAV work on the special needs of each Veteran and the all important reintegration process back into American Society. 

He closes with review of forthcoming DAV National events and his personal thoughts on the time tested American spirit.