Serving veterans in Bellevue, NE & the greater Offutt community

DAV • William V. Brooks Chapter 47

Empowering Veterans. Strengthening Community.

Serving disabled veterans and their families in the Bellevue–Offutt community through advocacy, volunteer programs, and direct assistance.

How We Help

DAV Chapter 47 provides free assistance to veterans of all generations — no membership required.

VA Claims Assistance

Free help filing disability claims, appeals, and navigating the VA benefits system with trained service officers.

Claims assistance

Transportation

Rides to VA medical appointments through the DAV volunteer transportation network.

Get a ride

Community & Fellowship

Regular meetings, social events, and a community of veterans who understand each other's experiences. Connect with us both offline and online.

Make a Difference

Whether you can give an hour or a day, your time matters to local veterans.

Volunteer Signups

Sign up for upcoming chapter events, community outreach, fundraisers, and more. Every volunteer helps us serve more veterans in the Bellevue area.

View Opportunities

Local Veteran Assistance Program

LVAP connects volunteers directly with veterans in our community who need help — from home repairs and transportation to navigating benefits and everyday support.

Report LVAP Hours

Legislative Action

DAV's Commander's Action Network puts you in touch with your representatives on the legislation that affects disabled veterans. It takes a few minutes and it carries real weight.

Take Action

Gaming

Not every veteran can make a Saturday morning meeting. Our stream is a standing invitation to the ones who are up at odd hours, live too far out, or would rather start with a headset than a handshake.

Join Us Online

Upcoming Events

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Who We Are

DAV Nebraska Chapter 47 was chartered in 1983, and has gone through countless changes over the years before evolving into the veteran support and advocacy powerhouse it is today. Our incredible volunteers positively impact thousands of area disabled veterans with the help of our partner, Bellevue University. Our chapter's namesake, WWII aviator William V. Brooks, flew at Midway and the Solomon Islands and came home to spend six decades helping build the town he loved. Today Chapter 47 is more than 700 members strong, led by officers who are all disabled veterans themselves.

Not yet a member? JOIN TODAY!

DAV Chapter 47 members and Service Officers at Bellevue University's Military Veteran Services Center
Chapter members and Service Officers at the Military Veteran Services Center, Bellevue University.