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All posts during October 2012

IAVA, Sheetz Partner to Raise Awareness Around Vets Issues
Posted by Michael Preston on October 31 2012

When it comes to supporting new veterans, Sheetz is putting its money - and great food - where its mouth is.

Vets: Volunteer with Team Rubicon to help in aftermath of Sandy
Posted by IAVA Staff on October 31 2012

Team Rubicon has activated teams to do Hurricane Sandy clean-up in the New York City area, and they need your help. Today through Sunday (and maybe beyond), Team Rubicon will be deploying teams of new vets throughout the tri-state area to support clean-up and rescue missions. Typical duties will include: debris removal, assisting people that have had their houses damaged, assisting NYC manage shelters for displaced residents, working in the OEM command center, and mucking out basements.

IAVA Daily News Brief: Resources for Hurricane Sandy
Posted by Jacob Worrell on October 29 2012

The following are a variety of resources for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. IAVA will be tweeting updates and information @IAVA for the remainder of the storm. Please remain safe and follow the precautions of your local officials.MUST READSFEMA guide at Ready.govHelp prepare yourself for the coming storm with these tips.Keeping Up with VA During Sandy

GI Bill Backlog Worse than Ever
Posted by Tom Tarantino on October 26 2012

 You would think that after four school years of handling the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the VA would have worked out the kinks to processing a benefits claim. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened. According to Stars and Stripes’ Leo Shane, the GI Bill backlog is not only huge, it’s worse than ever.  

IAVA Daily News Brief 10.25.12
Posted by Jacob Worrell on October 25 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVA and click here to get the News Brief delivered to your inbox every morning.MUST READS

IAVA, Fullbridge Program Bring Educational Bootcamp to Vets
Posted by Michael Preston on October 25 2012

New vets! Get your gear ready for a new kind of bootcamp. Through an innovative new partnership with the Fullbridge Program, IAVA is going to connect ten IAVA Member Veterans with the opportunity to attend an intensive three-week business and entrepreneurship training course.To learn more about Fullbridge and program details, click here. 

IAVA Daily News Brief 10.24.12
Posted by Jacob Worrell on October 24 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVA and click here to get the News Brief delivered to your inbox every morning.MUST READS

How Mikayla Bragg and 31 Soldiers "Fell Through The Cracks"
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on October 24 2012

Alone in a guard tower 6,800 miles from her home in Longview, WA, Specialist Mikayla Bragg took her own life last December.

Veteran Unemployment Mentioned in Debate, but Not Enough
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on October 23 2012

In last night's debate, veteran unemployment briefly became a subject of discussion--finally. This is a critical issue for the new veteran community and here are the facts:

IAVA Daily News Brief 10.22.12
Posted by Jacob Worrell on October 22 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVA and click here to get the News Brief delivered to your inbox every morning.MUST READS

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