TDVA attended and participated at the 4th Annual OEF/OIF/OND Welcome Home Event which coincided with the 45th anniversary of "Armed Forces Day, which was officially celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 1950, marking the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress. Armed Forces Day recognizes the readiness and...
On April 3, 2015 the TDVA installed Wi-Fi services at the 1st floor recreation room, now Veterans can use this high speed service while they wait at the number of locations close by. Any time you see this sign you know that the internet is just a click away. We...
TDVA Donated $1,000.00 to the Comfort Program today at San Antonio's Veterans Administrative Volunteer Services (VAVS). This program provides items that we so often take for granted. Some of the items are: tooth brushes, tooth paste, dental floss and tote bags personal hygiene items, razors, shampoo, and body wash, also...
TDVA was invited to the Mason, Texas Hunt for the Patriot Warrior Foundation. This was a free hunt that is put on for Veterans by this very special Community of Ranchers just giving back to those that give so much. 53 Veterans where there to hunt this last weekend and...
On the 9th of December TDVA had it's annual giving of the presents at the Audie L. Murphy, Spinal Cord Unit Over 80 Staff members joined in the fun, 25 Patients and 40 bags of goodies where passed out. It is just our way of giving back to those...
On Friday November 21, 2014 the Audie L. Murphy VAVS Committee hosted the VA Bake Sale at ALMVHS, 100% of the proceeds go directly to a fund that is set up to help Veterans with presonal items that they often need in the hospital. These same Veterans also have needs...
On November 1, 2014, the Texas Disabled Veterans Association set up a military display for promoting patriotism and highlighting the ongoing programs that TDVA is providing to our veterans and community. The military exhibit was held at the Veterans Benefits Fair with a Grand Opening Ceremony, The ribbon-cutting and opening...
On the 15 October 2014 the Texas Disabled Veteran Association (TDVA) completed work on setting up the Computer Lab for our state of the art Polytrama Recreation Rehabilitation Center at Audie L. Murphy VA hospital. The Polytrama Center provides integrated services to Veterans with Polytrama and Traumatic Brain Injuries. These...
Members of the NorthSide Lions Charitable Foundation made another much-needed generous donation to the Texas Disabled Veterans Association (TDVA). This donation will go to fund our ongoing programs: the TDVA Wi-Fi Program which allows veterans internet access at the VA Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (P.T.R.P) and the Audie L Murphy VA...
Donald Burton, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, was elected President of TDVA at the 2nd Annual Board of Director’s meeting held March 2010.
He served his country with distinction in the US Army in various combat specialties with multiple units to include the 2nd, 7th and 82nd ID and 7th Special Forces before retiring in 1994.
Don has served as a volunteer for over 25 years in varying capacities to include the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Harrington University and is a Texas Notary Signing Agent and Parliamentarian.
Additionally, Don has been a driving force behind the success of the TDVA today. He is one of the main reasons for the multiple computer setup and configuration software setup/contributions that are in place today at Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at Audie Murphy Veterans Affairs Hospital for those patients in recovery and/or therapy. The patients now have access to the Internet, email communication and “Dragon-speak” software among other things.
Steven Lynn, a native of Tampa, Florida, served as the Secretary of TDVA and was appointed to that position in July 2009. He is now serving as Member-At-Large.
Steve served his country with distinction in the US Air Force having served both in the enlisted corps and later receiving his commission through Officer Training School. He served in South Korea, Italy, Turkey and Germany and various stateside bases from flight to HQs level before retiring in 2007 after nearly 22 years of honorable service.
He is man of deep faith and devoted father of one daughter–Naiya. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion—New Braunfels, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Community Bible Church—New Braunfels (CBC-NB).
Steve holds an undergraduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics and two Master’s degrees from Webster University in Management and Human Resource Development. He also returned to school to begin his doctorate degree in counseling.
Dan is a native of West Texas and served with the U.S. Army. He has served for over 25 years as a member, newsletter editor, advocacy director, legislative director and held multiple board of director positions in various veteran and civilian organizations. Dan is a founding member of TDVA and strongly advocates for improving the benefits entitled to all fellow veterans! Dan is a proud father of son Chris who is an Accountant.
