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Don't Make Our Troops Pay for BP's Mess

BP made a massive mess. And because of a bureaucratic loophole, many National Guard members are paying the price. Nearly 1,500 men and women in uniform have deployed to help clean up the oil spill so far, and thousands more could follow. But while serving their country, they're being shortchanged. For many, the time they're serving won't count towards their educational benefits.

July 13

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

IAVA Daily Brief 7.13.10

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom or subscribe to IAVA's Daily News Brief here.

June 25

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

Watch and Share the New Ad: "Over There"

Cavalry or Special Ops, Army or Marines, Iraq or Afghanistan - all different experiences, but one common theme. Over there, someone had your back. And for the two million men and women who have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, IAVA's got their back once they return home.

June 16

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

ROAD TRIP: Join IAVA in Seattle This Week

IAVA's taking a trip to Seattle, and we want to meet you! Come out and grab a free drink, have a snack, and meet fellow veterans in the area including IAVA's Deputy Executive Director Todd Bowers.

June 11

Posted by:
Michael Houston

Statement on Misconduct at Arlington

Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonprofit, non-partisan organization for the veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, issued the following statement on the results of the Army Inspector General’s review of management and operations at Arlington National Cemetery:

June 3

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

Help Ensure Our Fallen Are Not Forgotten

On Monday, everyone's thoughts should be focused on the men and women who gave their lives while defending our country. Can you take a minute to make Memorial Day the topic that everyone is talking about? Post a message to Twitter or Facebook or send an email to your friends and family asking them to honor the day's purpose.

May 27

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

WATCH: IAVA Tackles VA Claims, Veteran Unemployment, Home Ownership and Military Sexual Trauma Issues on Capitol Hill

This week, IAVA participated in a series of high-level hearings on Capitol Hill to address four critical issues facing service members and new veterans: a challenging VA claims process, rising veteran unemployment, veteran home ownership amid the recession, and the incidence of military sexual trauma. Click here to watch highlights from the testimonies and learn more about IAVA's recommendations to lawmakers.

May 24

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

IAVA, Sen. Gillibrand Unveil Memorial Day Cultural Coalition

With families across New York City set to honor America’s veterans and United States Armed Forces this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, IAVA joined U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on Monday to announce that a coalition of over 50 museums, historic sites and cultural institutions from all five boroughs will grant free admission throughout the holiday weekend for all active duty service members and veterans in a special tribute to the men and women who have so bravely defended our country.

May 17

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

Fighting 13% Unemployment

Loyalty. Discipline. Respect. Leadership. Those are values that any employer would like to see in new employees - and those are the values that make veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan our country's next greatest generation.Yet the latest unemployment numbers among new veterans point to a stark reality. Last month, a staggering 13% of new veterans were unemployed, compared with 10% of their civilian counterparts.

May 17

Posted by:
Tim Embree

Video: Huge Victory for Women Warriors and Caregivers

Yesterday, the President signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 into law - an issue that IAVA has been pushing for over three years. Check out this quick video we made outside the White House right after the bill signing.