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All posts during March, 2009

IAVA Celebrates Women's History Month
Posted by Daniel on March 31

In honor of National Women’s History Month, IAVA recognizes the outstanding contributions of women to the military, as well as their heroic service and tremendous sacrifices.  Click here to learn more about women's history in the military and take our quiz about women warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Legislation to Create a Veterans’ Corps Headed to President’s Desk
Posted by Daniel on March 31

From the office of Rep. Phil Hare (IL-17) WASHINGTON, DC-The House of Representatives today gave final approval to Congressman Phil Hare’s (D-IL) legislation to create a Veterans’ Corps. It was included as part of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

Female Iraq Veterans Brief Capitol Hill on Critical Issues Facing Women Warriors
Posted by Daniel on March 31

Today on Capitol Hill, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the country's first and largest nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in partnership with Disabled Americans Veterans (DAV) and The Independent Television Service (ITVS), hosted a special screening of the acclaimed documentary film LIONESS and a panel discussion on female troops and veterans’ issues.

IAVA Daily Brief 03.31.09
Posted by Daniel on March 31

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA.

A General's Personal Battle
Posted by Daniel on March 31

Check-out this feature article in the Wall Street Journal about Maj. General Mark Graham's effort to channel his family's personal pain into the fight to reduce the alarming rise in soldier suicides.

IAVA Daily Brief 03.30.09
Posted by Daniel on March 30

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA.

Queensryche Pays Back
Posted by Daniel on March 30

Years ago I attended a record signing (yes - record signing) for a little band opening for AC-DC while I was assigned to Fort Lewis. I'd only heard a couple of Queensryche songs at that point but they were accessible and rocked enough as the band autographed a copy of their new album "Rage for Order" for me.  I was happy that the drummer commented on my Gumby watch, which I lost at the concert that night.  I lost the signed album later.  They were mostly notable to me at that time because I had met them ("met" being a stretch) and because their set looked like the Nostromo from Alien.  But later, when I was in Germany, they cranked out Operation Mindcrime, one of the most pointed political comments of the day and one that holds up very well now. 

Generals share their experience with PTSD
Posted by Daniel on March 27

For us here at IAVA this is a huge story, as we've been attempting to make headway in reducing the stigma that both the military and civilian society places on seeking mental health care.  When 2 General Officers come forward to discuss their own struggles with PTSD and readjustment from warrior back to citizen, we should all take notice as veterans and professional servicemembers.  We applaud these brave men who are leading by example and showing junior leaders that seeking treatment for mental health conditions is a necessary and eff

Word from around the Internet: IAVA's roundup of stories and events
Posted by Daniel on March 27

An Open Letter to Veterans From Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki “My name is Ric Shinseki, and I am a Veteran.  For me, serving as Secretary of Veterans Affairs is a noble calling.  It provides me the opportunity to give back to those who served with and for me during my 38 years in uniform and those on whose shoulders we all stood as we grew up in the profession of arms. Read the rest of Sec. Shinseki's letter here. 

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Respond to President Obama's Announcement of a New Strategy in Afghanistan
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on March 27

Today, Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director and Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the country's first and largest nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan:

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