All posts during July 2011

IAVA Testifies on Lifetime Costs of War
Posted by Megan Hemler on July 29 2011

Following IAVA's meeting at the White House Tuesday afternoon on the impact of debt default on veterans and their families, IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff testifed before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Wednesday at a hearing on “Examining the Lifetime Costs of Supporting the Newest Generation of Veterans.” Ahead of large-scale troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, the hearing examined the long-term impact of the wars and how the public and private sectors can join forces to support new veterans from their initial transition home through the rest of their lives.

IAVA Presents: High Life Highlights
Posted by Megan Hemler on July 29 2011

IAVA presents ‘High Life Highlights’ – a collection of good news and success stories of the past two weeks from MHL and IAVA Member Veterans. Americans from all across the nation have shown their support for America’s newest generation of veterans and IAVA by collecting their can tabs and mailing them in to Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life!

Renaming the Campaigns
Posted by Matt Gallagher on July 29 2011

“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.” Those words of wisdom come from Napoleon Bonaparte, who knew a bit about the battlefield himself (that, and big hats). There’s a long military tradition of awarding combat veterans medals and campaign ribbons to commemorate their service, something that has become a staple of the American military, as well.

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.29.11
Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 29 2011

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 at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.28.11
Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 28 2011

Walter Reed Closes After A Century of Service
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on July 27 2011

Today, after 102 years in service to our nation's wounded warriors, Walter Reed Army Medical Center held a closing ceremony as the military prepares to move hundreds of patients to new and refurbished facilities in Maryland and Virginia. Since September 11th, Walter Reed has treated more than 18,000 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Next month, Walter Reed’s hospital operations will transition to the National Naval Medical Center and to a new facility at Fort Belvoir.

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.27.11
Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 27 2011

Amidst Debt Debate, IAVA to Testify Before Senate on Cost of Supporting New Vets
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on July 26 2011

Following IAVA's meeting at the White House this afternoon on the impact of debt default on veterans and their families, IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff will testify before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee this Wednesday at a hearing on “Examining the Lifetime Costs of Supporting the Newest Generation of Veterans.” Ahead of large-scale troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, the hearing will examine the long-term impact of the wars and how the public and private sectors can join forces to support new veterans from their initial transition

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.26.11
Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 26 2011

After IAVA Call to Action, VA Steps In to Amend New GI Bill Regulations
Posted by Tom Tarantino on July 25 2011

In response to today's pressure, IAVA has just received good news that the Department of Veterans Affairs has chimed in on the Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 [H.R. 1383] after talks with the House Veterans Affairs Committee. According to the VA, it will now regulate HR 1383 (pending passage) so that the January 4, 2011 eligibility date will cover all student veterans attending school during the Winter/Spring terms of the 2010/2011 school year.

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All posts during July 2011

IAVA Testifies on Lifetime Costs of War Posted by Megan Hemler on July 29 2011

IAVA Presents: High Life Highlights Posted by Megan Hemler on July 29 2011

Renaming the Campaigns Posted by Matt Gallagher on July 29 2011

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.29.11 Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 29 2011

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.28.11 Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 28 2011

Walter Reed Closes After A Century of Service Posted by Michelle McCarthy on July 27 2011

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.27.11 Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 27 2011

Amidst Debt Debate, IAVA to Testify Before Senate on Cost of Supporting New Vets Posted by Michelle McCarthy on July 26 2011

IAVA Daily News Brief 7.26.11 Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 26 2011

After IAVA Call to Action, VA Steps In to Amend New GI Bill Regulations Posted by Tom Tarantino on July 25 2011