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All posts during January 2012

NYSE Chairman, Vietnam Veteran Marsh Carter Visits IAVA
Posted by Matt Gallagher on January 31 2012

IAVA staff and members were honored to host Marsh Carter, the chairman of the New York Stock Exchange Euronext Board, for a learning lunch on Monday, January 30. A former Marine officer and Vietnam veteran, Mr. Carter spoke sharply and insightfully on the transition from combat to career.

St. Louis Welcomes Home IAVA Heroes
Posted by Timothy Kudo on January 31 2012

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.

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.30.12
Posted by Megan Hemler on January 30 2012

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 2012

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 2012

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 2012

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.

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.25.12
Posted by Megan Hemler on January 25 2012

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.

IAVA Reaction to State of the Union
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on January 25 2012

Today, following the State of the Union address, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the country's first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, released the following statement:

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.24.12
Posted by Megan Hemler on January 24 2012

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.

It’s Time for the President to Prove He’s Brady or Eli for Vets
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on January 24 2012

If the NFC and AFC title games from this past weekend reminded us of anything, it’s that America loves clutch performances. The first three quarters are great for backdrop, but it’s performing when the pressure is at its highest that creates the best memories and the biggest stars. A quarterback that can perform under pressure makes all the difference in the world. For some of you, that means Tom Brady. For Giants fans like me, it’s been Eli Manning all season long. When the game is on the line, the great players step up.

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