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James L . Whitby Chapter 5 Hot Springs, Arkansas
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2928 Hot Springs, AR 71914
Office: 401 Mid America Blvd Hot Springs, AR 71913 PH 501 760-4648
Veterans Serving Veterans & Our Community Beginning April 18, 1924
Disabled American Veterans
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DAV 5
Dec 24, 20211 min read
Arego's Guns Fantastic Support!
DAV James L. Whitby Chapter 5 Commander Benny Arego recently accepted a very generous check in the amount of $10,000. from Erin & Roger...
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May 16, 20211 min read
Service to UDC & DAR Recognized
Rick Martin & Mike Sharp were recognized with certificates of appreciation from the United Daughters of the Confederacy & Daughters of...
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DAV 5
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Calling all Fishermen & women!
Join us on September 26 & 27, 2020!
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DAV 5
Aug 25, 20201 min read
James L. Whitby #5 Meetings March On!
Despite battling the Chinese Wuhan COVID-19 virus DAV Chapter 5 has resumed its monthly meetings at Smokin in Style BBQ amid masks and...
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Jun 22, 20201 min read
DAV State Mobile Service Office Van gets a fresh look!
The Department of Arkansas DAV Mobile Service Office van was recently updated with new decals. Bob Edwards (center) of Edward’s Sign Co....
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DAV 5
Dec 17, 20191 min read
2019 Veteran of the Year
Mike Sharp was honored at our December Gathering by Commander Benny Arego as the 2019 DAV James L. Whitby Chapter 5 Hot Springs Veteran...
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DAV 5
Oct 24, 20191 min read
Chapter 5 Flag Education
DAV James L. Whitby Chapter 5 Hot Springs members recently presented a Flag Education Program to the Lake Hamilton Intermediate School...
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DAV 5
Aug 20, 20191 min read
Meeting 20 Aug 2019
A great lunch meeting today. We had 7 new and returning members today. Welcome aboard, John Couch,Ron Kolb, Melanie Clark, Roy Clark,...
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Aug 2, 20193 min read
Fly Fishing for Veterans
On waterways across the country, warriors hardened from service and sacrifice, are feeling peace, joy and connection—often for the first...
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DAV 5
Aug 1, 20191 min read
Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License for Disabled Veterans at 70% and above.
LITTLE ROCK – During a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 397. The bill creates an Arkansas
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Jul 18, 20190 min read
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Jul 15, 20191 min read
DAV Big Bass Tournament 2019
Enter today, download an application at Get5Bass.com
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Jul 11, 20191 min read
Hospital Bed Donated
The Dixon family of Bismarck recently donated a hospital bed to the chapter. Thanks to Benny Arego, Steve Barker, James Sanders & Rick...
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DAV 5
Jul 11, 20191 min read
"Salute to Veterans"
The students attending the National Student Leadership Conference in Hot Springs this week invited veterans to attend a "Salute to...
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DAV 5
Jul 5, 20191 min read
Veterans Outreach at HSV
7/5/2019 Rick Martin & Gene Rasure "manned" the outreach table at Hot Springs Village Walmart today. We met lots of veterans interacted...
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DAV 5
Jun 24, 20190 min read
"Salute to Veterans" at Lake Hamilton High School 6/22/19
Members of DAV 5 attended a "Salute to Veterans" on June 22nd at The National Student Leadership Conference at Lake Hamilton High School.
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DAV 5
May 5, 20191 min read
DAV Arkansas VSO of the Year
DAV Department of Arkansas Adjutant John Donovan receives the 2018 Veterans Service Organization of the Year award from CAVHS Medical...
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DAV 5
May 5, 20191 min read
DAV 5 Honors Kroger
Kroger manager Mary Washington and her staff were honored with a plaque and certificate for their outstanding support of the DAV.
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