News

May 11

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

Same name. Same town. Same age.

This week, Afghanistan Veteran, Rhodes Scholar, former White House Fellow and IAVA Board Member Wes Moore released his much-anticipated debut book The Other Wes Moore, which tells the true story of two boys with the same name― and two dramatically different fates. Click here to watch a quick video about Wes' incredible story, and check to see if there's a book tour stop near you.  

May 5

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

Our Vets' Caregivers: Know the Top Stats

On Wednesday, President Obama signed into law one of IAVA's top legislative priorities, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Service Act of 2010 (S. 1963). This bill takes care of those family members caring for their severely wounded veteran loved ones. To celebrate the President's signing of the bill, this week we're sharing the top five stats on those who care for our vets. Click here to learn the facts.  

May 5

Posted by:
Michael Houston

Obama Signs Critical Legislation for Female Vets and Caregivers

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 this statement following the President’s signing of The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act (S. 1963), which includes several of IAVA’s top legislative priorities.  

May 5

Posted by:
Terrell Frazier

IAVA Daily Brief 5.5.10

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 receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.  

May 4

Posted by:
Michael Houston

IAVA Daily Brief 5.4.10

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 receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.   

May 2

Posted by:
Terrell Frazier

IAVA Daily Brief 5.3.10

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 receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.   

April 30

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

Hollywood Honors Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans at Second Annual Heroes Celebration

On Thursday, Cameron Diaz, Norman Lear, Ron Meyer and Nick Styne hosted the Second Annual Heroes Celebration, a reception to salute our newest generation of veterans and their families and to celebrate the achievements of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Click here to check out the highlights.  

April 29

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

Rock out for vets with Queen V, Snoop Dogg, Coach Bill Cowher

Do you want to hear some great music, meet a few stars, and support IAVA at the same time? This Friday night, Queen V is performing at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, along with some very special guests - including Super Bowl Champion Steelers Coach Bill Cowher and the one and only Snoop Dogg. Tickets are only $10, and all proceeds benefit IAVA.  

April 29

Posted by:
Terrell Frazier

IAVA Daily Brief 4.30.10

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 receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.  

April 27

Posted by:
Terrell Frazier

Wes Moore, Afghanistan Veteran, Inspirational Leader and IAVA Board Member Releases Critically Acclaimed Book

Today, IAVA announced the publication of “The Other Wes Moore,” a much-anticipated debut book written by IAVA Board Member Wes Moore. “The Other Wes Moore” is the true story of two boys with the same name―one becomes the first African-American Rhodes Scholar ever from Johns Hopkins University while the other serves a life sentence in prison. Tune in a 4 p.m. EST today to watch Wes discuss his debut book on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”