All posts during April 2010

Hollywood Honors Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans at Second Annual Heroes Celebration
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on April 30 2010

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.

Rock out for vets with Queen V, Snoop Dogg, Coach Bill Cowher
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on April 29 2010

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.

IAVA Daily Brief 4.30.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 29 2010

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.

Wes Moore, Afghanistan Veteran, Inspirational Leader and IAVA Board Member Releases Critically Acclaimed Book
Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

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.”

IAVA Daily Brief 4.27.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

Here re 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.

IAVA Daily Brief 4.28.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

IAVA Daily Brief 4.29.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

IAVA Daily Brief 4.26.10
Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 26 2010

re 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.

Honoring #42 from Chicago to Kabul
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on April 24 2010

19 of us turned out in Philadelphia. 26 in Austin. 185 in Tempe. And dozens as far away as Camp Eggers in Afghanistan. Together, we ran over 1,600 miles to honor former NFL player Pat Tillman's legacy of courage and sacrifice.

Help Us Make a G.I. Bill Movie
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on April 23 2010

Have a webcam and 30 seconds to help a fellow vet? We're creating a short web video featuring IAVA Member Veterans who are using or plan to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill. And we want to hear from you.

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All posts during April 2010

Hollywood Honors Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans at Second Annual Heroes Celebration Posted by Michelle McCarthy on April 30 2010

Rock out for vets with Queen V, Snoop Dogg, Coach Bill Cowher Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on April 29 2010

IAVA Daily Brief 4.30.10 Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 29 2010

Wes Moore, Afghanistan Veteran, Inspirational Leader and IAVA Board Member Releases Critically Acclaimed Book Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

IAVA Daily Brief 4.27.10 Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

IAVA Daily Brief 4.28.10 Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

IAVA Daily Brief 4.29.10 Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 27 2010

IAVA Daily Brief 4.26.10 Posted by Terrell Frazier on April 26 2010

Honoring #42 from Chicago to Kabul Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on April 24 2010

Help Us Make a G.I. Bill Movie Posted by Michelle McCarthy on April 23 2010