All posts during January 2013

Veterans Stand with Senator Sanders to Oppose Cuts in Living Allowances
Posted by Zack Baddorf on January 31 2013

UPDATED: Senator Sanders held another press conference Jan. 31, 2013, about his continued opposition to changing the consumer price index to cut Social Security and disabled veterans’ benefits. Like the December 2012 event, he was joined by a coalition of seniors, veterans and labor organizations, including IAVA. Tom Tarantino spoke about the issue for IAVA:

Breakfast with Coach Cowher
Posted by IAVA Staff on January 31 2013

Join us for an intimate pre-Super Bowl breakfast with Coach Bill Cowher - Super Bowl Champion, CBS sports analyst and IAVA board member.Coach Cowher will share his thoughts on the big game and discuss the urgent need to support our newest veterans.When: Friday, February 1st, 2013 8:30-9:30amWhere: The National WWII Museum (945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA) Food by world-renowned Chef and Gulf War Veteran John Besh

IAVA has a super-sized Super Bowl week in NOLA
Posted by Anthony Pike on January 30 2013

IAVA had a jam-packed week in the Big Easy in the lead up to the Super Bowl. From rebuilding a Katrina-survivor's (and Army vet's) home with the St. Bernard Project to having exclusive access at ESPN's SportsNation to hosting a fundraising breakfast with Coach Bill Cowher to having a segment on CBS' pre-game coverage - IAVA was busy.

IAVA remembers the service of Gordon Mansfield
Posted by IAVA Staff on January 30 2013

It’s with great sadness that we honor the passing of Gordon Mansfield, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Gordon was a great man who left a legacy of service to the nation and to fellow veterans.

IAVA & The Fullbridge Program: Workplace Development for New Veterans
Posted by Christina Kim on January 28 2013

In fall of 2012, IAVA and the Fullbridge Program partnered together to connect ten Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with an exclusive, veterans-focused version of the Fullbridge Program -- a rigorous, three-week business and entrepreneurship course. This first IAVA-Fullbridge cohort attended the all-expenses paid pilot program from January 2-18, 2013 in Boston, MA. Divided into two teams, participants worked with Fullbridge coaches to both build upon and translate the skills they learned in the military to the civilian workplace.

Link up with IAVA in NOLA during Super Bowl week
Posted by IAVA Staff on January 23 2013

IAVA has a full slate of events in New Orleans during the week leading up to the Super Bowl. From community service to philanthropy to concerts, IAVA members and supporters will have many ways to get further involved in to the new vet community. We'll continue adding to this list as new events are confirmed. If you're in the area, we hope to see you out there at one or all of them.COMMUNITY SERVICE

IAVA & the Fullbridge Program: Week 3 Reflections
Posted by Christina Kim on January 22 2013

Following the conclusion of the first IAVA and Fullbridge Program Business Immersion program, several of the veteran participants have shared their reflections on the overall experience. Armed with the skills and knowledge gained through their intensive business bootcamp -- learning about financial statements, financial analysis, presentation skills and more -- this group of ten IAVA Member Veterans is set on a path for continued and accelerated career success.

USAA Bank Launches Alliance With Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
Posted by Michael Preston on January 22 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, August 13, 2012 USAA Bank Launches Alliance With Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America USAA named exclusive credit card provider

IAVA & the Fullbridge Program: Week 2 Reflections
Posted by Christina Kim on January 17 2013

After two intense weeks, the first cohort of IAVA members in the Fullbridge Program's Business Immersion Program have been on a wild ride. They've experienced failures and successes, lows and highs, and - above all - the opportunity to both use and build upon the skills and experience they gained in the military to succeed in an intensive business bootcamp.

Record high military suicides in 2012
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on January 16 2013

On Monday, the Department of Defense reported that 349 active duty service members took their own lives in 2012 - the highest number since they began closely tracking suicides in 2001.

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All posts during January 2013

Veterans Stand with Senator Sanders to Oppose Cuts in Living Allowances Posted by Zack Baddorf on January 31 2013

Breakfast with Coach Cowher Posted by IAVA Staff on January 31 2013

IAVA has a super-sized Super Bowl week in NOLA Posted by Anthony Pike on January 30 2013

IAVA remembers the service of Gordon Mansfield Posted by IAVA Staff on January 30 2013

IAVA & The Fullbridge Program: Workplace Development for New Veterans Posted by Christina Kim on January 28 2013

Link up with IAVA in NOLA during Super Bowl week Posted by IAVA Staff on January 23 2013

IAVA & the Fullbridge Program: Week 3 Reflections Posted by Christina Kim on January 22 2013

USAA Bank Launches Alliance With Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Posted by Michael Preston on January 22 2013

IAVA & the Fullbridge Program: Week 2 Reflections Posted by Christina Kim on January 17 2013

Record high military suicides in 2012 Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on January 16 2013