The IAVA Action Blog

Learn from the Best and the Brightest with IAVA in California and New York this May

In the News Here at IAVA, we partner with best-in-class companies and organizations to connect Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with innovative and unique program events and opportunities. And this coming May, we'll be in southern California and teaming up with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and PIMCO to get new veterans exclusive access to two industry titans. More >

March 27

Posted by:
Christina Kim

Rucksack Roundup 3/27/13

In the News The Rucksack - where IAVA members get access to free programs, tickets and resources - is stocking up again! We've got a huge summer ahead of us, so make sure you don't miss out and head over to The Rucksack today!HelloWallet More >

March 22

Posted by:
IAVA Staff

Swarming the Hill - by Moses Maddox

In the News March 20th marked the 10th Anniversary of the Iraq invasion, and it also marks the seventh Storm the Hill. Storm the Hill is IAVA's signature leadership development program that brings the stories of more than 2.5 million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to Washington. Last year I participated in my first Storm the Hill and was so moved by everything that I did, I decided to participate again this year. More >

March 21

Posted by:
Zack Baddorf

On Capitol Hill, Veterans and Members of Congress Call to #EndTheVABacklog

In the News CONTACT: Zack Baddorf (212) 982-9699 or press@iava.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Follow us on twitter.com/IAVA  On Capitol Hill, Veterans and Members of Congress Call to #EndTheVABacklog More >

March 20

Posted by:
IAVA Staff

Members of Congress Who Have Signed the #EndTheVABacklog Petition

In the News IAVA is calling for members of Congress to stand with us and show leadership on ending the VA disability benefits backlog. Below is the text of IAVA's petition to President Obama and the current Congressional signatories:Petition to the President of the United States More >

March 19

Posted by:
Zack Baddorf

#EndTheVABacklog Media Coverage

In the News IAVA has been all over national and local media around Storm the Hill and our push to #EndTheVABacklog! From NBC to FOX News to PBS, check out the most recent coverage on the VA backlog More >

March 13

Posted by:
Jacob Worrell

Join IAVA in DC to #EndTheVABacklog

In the News Join us THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013, 11:00am at the Capitol Triangle for a press conference calling for President Obama to appoint a Presidential Commission to #EndTheVABacklog. More >

January 31

Posted by:
Zack Baddorf

Veterans Stand with Senator Sanders to Oppose Cuts in Living Allowances

In the News UPDATED: Senator Sanders held another press conference Jan. 31, 2013, about his continued opposition to changing the consumer price index to cut Social Security and disabled veterans’ benefits. Like the December 2012 event, he was joined by a coalition of seniors, veterans and labor organizations, including IAVA. Tom Tarantino spoke about the issue for IAVA: More >

January 30

Posted by:
IAVA Staff

IAVA remembers the service of Gordon Mansfield

In the News It’s with great sadness that we honor the passing of Gordon Mansfield, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Gordon was a great man who left a legacy of service to the nation and to fellow veterans. More >

January 28

Posted by:
Christina Kim

IAVA & The Fullbridge Program: Workplace Development for New Veterans

In the News In fall of 2012, IAVA and the Fullbridge Program partnered together to connect ten Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with an exclusive, veterans-focused version of the Fullbridge Program -- a rigorous, three-week business and entrepreneurship course. This first IAVA-Fullbridge cohort attended the all-expenses paid pilot program from January 2-18, 2013 in Boston, MA. Divided into two teams, participants worked with Fullbridge coaches to both build upon and translate the skills they learned in the military to the civilian workplace. More >

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