DAV has partnered with REGIMENT, the largest veteran gaming community, to provide support for veterans through the power of video games.
DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting injured and ill veterans, and REGIMENT, the largest veteran gaming community, are partnering to empower veterans through the therapeutic and community-building power of gaming.
This partnership combines DAV’s more than a century of experience advocating for veterans with REGIMENT’s established presence and authenticity within the military veteran digital gaming community. The goal is to ensure no veteran is left behind in the digital age while fostering a sense of purpose, camaraderie and support through online gaming.
Through this partnership, veterans and their families will have access to holistic support, combining REGIMENT’s focus on mental health and social connection through gaming with DAV’s critical benefits assistance and advocacy.
BENEFITS OF GAMING
The partnership also aims to raise awareness about the benefits of gaming for mental health and educate the veteran community on the full scope of services offered by DAV.
Gaming, when used intentionally, can be a powerful tool for both mental and physical rehabilitation. It can help improve cognitive function and motor skills, as well as provide a positive outlet for stress and reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.
“We want veterans in all communities — including those online — to know support is available to them,” DAV CEO Barry Jesinoski said. “This initiative will provide a platform where all veterans, regardless of their illness, injury or perceived limitations, can find camaraderie, help, and connect with the benefits they’ve rightfully earned because of their service.”
“Gaming is more than just a pastime for us — it’s a critical bridge back to community and purpose,” REGIMENT founder and CEO Christopher Earl said. “This collaboration with DAV is vital because it ensures we’re not just connecting veterans to each other, but also to the life-changing resources they earned. It’s about building a community where everyone feels understood and has a direct path to the support they need to thrive.”
For announcements on upcoming events and collaborations between DAV and REGIMENT, visit linktr.ee/socialdav and linktr.ee/RegimentGG.
ABOUT DAV
DAV is dedicated to ensuring their promise is kept to America’s veterans. DAV does this by helping veterans and their families access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, offering programs and services to empower them, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
A nonprofit organization with nearly one million members, DAV was founded in 1920 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1932.
ABOUT REGIMENT
REGIMENT was founded in 2020 with the explicit mission of uniting veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces through the power of gaming. Video games have been proven to help veterans with recovery from physical and emotional trauma. REGIMENT’s focus is overcoming issues that service members and veterans face. As fellow veterans, they ensure that no one is left to feel alone or deserted. Learn more at regiment.gg. Source: Disabled American Veterans (DAV) (dav.org/ learn-more/news).