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All posts during May 2012

VOWS, IAVA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes Fair In New York City
Posted by Christina Kim on May 31 2012

First we went to San Francisco. And then Chicago. But those aren’t the only cities where IAVA is hosting our innovative job fairs!

Memorial Day 2012 with IAVA
Posted by Jason Hansman on May 29 2012

From Arlington National Cemetery to The Presidio to the USS Intrepid, IAVA members and supporters united on the ground this Memorial Day for ceremonies and parades to honor the fallen. In addition to coming together in their local communities, tens of thousands of Americans pledged to #GoSilent at 12:01pm to remember those who have served our country.

Join IAVA for Memorial Day 2012
Posted by Jason Hansman on May 25 2012

IAVA is on the ground nationwide this Memorial Day! See our listing of events below, and be sure to sign up for our events in Washington DC, San Francisco and Chicago.

‘Go Silent’ Campaign Asks Nation to Honor the Fallen this Memorial Day
Posted by Michelle McCarthy on May 25 2012

Today, ahead of Memorial Day observances, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for the veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, launched a powerful new campaign asking Americans to ‘Go Silent’ this Memorial Day in honor of the 6,442 Americans who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11.

IAVA Daily News Brief 05.22.12
Posted by Jim Drury on May 22 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking.

IAVA Daily News Brief 05.21.12
Posted by Jim Drury on May 21 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?

Fleet Week in NYC
Posted by Anthony Pike on May 21 2012

On Thursday, May 10, I had the opportunity and honor to testify in front of the New York City Council Veterans’ Committee. I was there in behalf of IAVA about how the city should prepare for Fleet Week - which is taking place this year from May 23-30. Along with Terrance Holliday, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs, I provided recommendations to city leaders on how the city should best prepare to show NYC to the Fleet Week participants. 

Daily News Brief 05.18.12
Posted by Jacob Worrell on May 18 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?

Daily News Brief 05.17.12
Posted by Jacob Worrell on May 17 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?

IAVA member Moses Maddox steals the show on Letterman
Posted by Jim Drury on May 17 2012

On Wednesday, May 16, IAVA Member Veteran Moses Maddox appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman. A former corporal in the Marine Corps, Moses talked about his experience serving two tours in Iraq, the importance of getting an education and his frustrations with his job search when transitioning out of the military. A big thank you to Dave and everyone at the Late Show for making this happen. Watch the full segment below, and check out the IAVA Store to grab some of Moses' gear!

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