PATRIOTISM
DAR Members’ love of country is evident in the multitude of patriotic endeavors they pursue, including:
- Providing more than 200,000 hours of volunteer time annually to veterans in Veterans Administration hospitals and non-VA facilities
- Offering support to America’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad through care packages, phone cards, and other needed items
- Sponsoring special programs promoting the Constitution during its official celebration week of September 17-23
- Participating in naturalization ceremonies
- Presenting patriotic awards to deserving individuals including:
 |  | Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award |
| DAR Good Citizens awards and medals | |
| ROTC medals | |
| Community Service awards |
