Announcements

2025-2026 Department Officers Elected May 4 at the DAV/DAVA State Convention

See Officer page for contact information.

  • Commander: LaMar Kruckenberg
  • Sr. Vice Commander: Matthew Herrud
  • 1st Jr. Vice Commander: Thomas Ryan
  • 2nd Jr. Vice Commander: Frank Senn
  • 3rd Jr. Vice Commander: Jim Davenport
  • JA/IG: Mike Dobmeier
  • Chaplain: Cory Haugen
  • Adjutant/Treasurer: Joe Hall

DAV/DAVA Department Fall Conference

The 2026 Department Fall Conference will be held in Valley City at the Eagles Club. 345 12th Ave NE on October 9th and 10th, 2026.

Friday night the 9th at the Eagles will be Chapter 24’s Auction and fun for all! Starts at 7pm.

On Saturday the 10th the Finance committee meets at 8:30am and we will then call the meeting to order at 9:30 am.

We will get updates from the Fargo VA Healthcare System, VA Regional Office, and the ND Veterans Home! Plus, updates on Department business and next year’s State Convention.

Hope to see lots of you able to make it!

If you are staying in Valley City on Friday night remember the hotels are:

AmericInn by Wyndham-701-845-5551

GrandStay Hotel & Suites-701-490-3500

Econo Lodge-701-845-5333

Questions, please ask Adjutant Hall at joehall@davnd.org or call 701-400-8122

14th District Fall Conference

October 16 & 17, 2026 is the 14th District Fall Conference in Mandan, ND. It will be held at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mandan, ND The cost is $130 for rooms. The hotel telephone number to call and make your reservation is 701-751-7484, rooms are under the DAV 14th District.

2026 DAV/DAVA State Convention

The 2026 DAV/DAVA State Convention will be held May 1st & 2nd 2026 in Bismarck ND. The convention will be held at the Quality Inn on Friday and AMVETS on Saturday in Bismarck.

Bismarck Bobcats Military Recognition

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