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Thea following fatalities were identified by the Department of Defense on November 20th:

Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian M. Patton

Staff Sgt. Ryan L. Zorn

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Sgt. Benjamin W. Sherman

Spc. Joseph M. Lewis

Operation Enduring Freedom

OFFICIAL DoD COUNT OF:

Troops Killed in Iraq: 4366
Troops Killed in Afghanistan: 915
Wounded in Action: 35991

November 20

Posted by:
Michael

IAVA Daily Brief 11.20.09

In the News 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 at @twitter.com/iavapressroom.

November 19

Posted by:
Tom Tarantino

Senate Passes Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

Legislative Dispatches By a vote of 98-0 the Senate has passed S. 1963, the Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. The fight for this vital piece of legislation has been difficult, but thanks to the combined efforts of the veterans community, we are one-step closer to upgrading our VA health care system. Learn more here.

November 18

Posted by:
Michelle McCarthy

Our Best Veterans Week Yet

In the News IAVA just wrapped up its best Veterans Week yet. From the Third Annual Heroes Gala in New York to dozens of parades held around the country, IAVA Supporters and Member Veterans were out in full force last week to show our newest generation of heroes that we've got their back. Click here to check out some of the highlights, including videos and photos from events held around the country.

November 11

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

Veterans Week 2009: We've Got Your Back

Opinion Somewhere, high atop the mountains of Afghanistan, Marine Staff Sergeant Todd Bowers is smiling. He's not thinking about Cameron Diaz or all the Jack Daniels he'll consume when he comes home. Or at least not this minute. He's reflecting on a handshake, one that launched a historic campaign to welcome new veterans home.

October 28

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

Rock Band OAR Asks America to Open Up Your Arms And Focus on What Matters

Opinion Last week, I heard a baffling statistic. More Americans followed news of the runaway balloon than coverage of the war in Afghanistan. With this noise clogging the media landscape, it’s hard to get the general public to pay attention to anything important, much less understand the tremendous sacrifices of the 1 percent of Americans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fortunately, some extremely talented musicians are working to change that.

October 22

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

Historic Day: Obama Signs Advance VA Funding into Law

Opinion Since 2004, Rey Leal has been fighting. He's fought on the streets of Fallujah; for mental health care in south Texas; and in Washington, for a solution to years of late veterans' health care budgets. Today, Rey and millions of veterans have won their fight.

November 19

Posted by:
Tom Tarantino

Senate Passes Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

November 17

Posted by:
Patrick Campbell

UPDATE: Senate Passes Veterans Affairs Budget

Legislative Dispatches UPDATE: One step closer! This afternoon the Senate passed the Veterans Affairs budget by a vote of 100-0. It provides $133.9 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Military housing. Click here to learn more about this breaking development.

October 30

Posted by:
Patrick Campbell

Vital Veterans Legislation Faces Fight in Senate

Legislative Dispatches We need your help to improve health care for our female veterans, support family caregivers and to get homeless veterans into transitional housing. These key IAVA priorities are swiftly moving in the Senate but face stiff opposition from one Senator who is threatening to scuttle these new programs . Click here to learn more.

November 20

Posted by:
Michael