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If the Giants or Pats get a parade, shouldn't Iraq vets?
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on February 3

The ticker-tape parade is a slice of Americana as old as the Statue of Liberty. It’s an honor reserved for a select few (sort of), from astronauts returning from space to military heroes to beloved politicians like Teddy Roosevelt. It’s also happened for baseball player Sammy Sosa, and even the President of Indonesia.

IAVA Daily News Brief 02.03.12
Posted by Jacob Worrell on February 3

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.

New Vets Drawn to Public Service Even as Public Sector Shrinks
Posted by Moran Banai on February 3

The newest generation of veterans has incredible potential. Yet for the past few years, while the national employment situation has improved, the job situation for this New Greatest Generation has soured. The government and private sectors have both worked to change this reality, offering hope that the situation will improve in the coming years.

History of ticker-tape parades
Posted by Jim Drury on February 2

Did you know that America has hosted a ticker-tape parade at the end of every war in the last century? We’ve even had parades for baseball player Sammy Sosa and the President of Indonesia. If our nation can honor them, they can honor the veterans of our nation’s longest wars. And when Afghanistan ends in 2013, we’ll do it again.

St. Louis Welcomes Home IAVA Heroes
Posted by Timothy Kudo on January 31

On January 28th, IAVA members came from as far away as Montana to march in St. Louis for the Welcome Home the Heroes Parade to honor veterans of Iraq. IAVA local leader Angela Peacock led our element of 30 IAVA members from all over the region.

The Super Bowl, Act of Valor and More
Posted by Christina Kim on January 30

It's 2012 and The Rucksack hasn't let up steam - from free suits to the Super Bowl, take a look at what's happening now:

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.30.12
Posted by Megan Hemler on January 30

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.

Meet us in St. Louis this Saturday!
Posted by Angela Peacock on January 26

Lace ‘em up, St. Louis! The gateway to the west is organizing a parade for the best. On Saturday, January 28th hundreds are marching in the country’s first Welcome Home the Heroes Parade for veterans of Iraq. Sign up to march with IAVA, Mission Continues and countless veterans from across the country.

DoD Budget Cuts: How They Could Impact You
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on January 26

The Department of Defense announced today that it will request $525 billion in funding for the Fiscal Year 2013. However, DoD is required to reduce $487 billion in planned spending over the next 10 years. To achieve this objective, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta addressed several defense priorities that could impact the IAVA community. Click here to learn more.

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.26.12
Posted by Megan Hemler on January 26

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.

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Success Stories

IAVA has helped thousands of veterans. Here are some of their stories:

IAVA Unveils "Apps for Heroes" with Dr. Jill Biden, Code for America

On January 18th, IAVA Member Veterans from San Francisco helped unveil "Apps… 

IAVA Under the Lights at JETS vs. Patriots

On November 13, IAVA Member Veterans from New York and New Jersey were treated… 

IAVA Helps President Unveil Veterans Jobs Initiative

On August 5th, IAVA Member Veterans joined President Obama at the Navy Yard… 

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