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VA Officials Testify Before Congress on the Budget
Posted by IAVA Staff on April 19 2013

Over the past week, the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Eric Shinseki, testified before the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees to discuss the VA’s budget request for the 2014 fiscal year and its advanced appropriations request for 2015. As expected, there was a strong focus on the VA’s disability claims backlog crisis at both hearings.

Learn from the Best and the Brightest with IAVA in California and New York this May
Posted by Christina Kim on April 17 2013

Here at IAVA, we partner with best-in-class companies and organizations to connect Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with innovative and unique program events and opportunities. And this coming May, we'll be in southern California and teaming up with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and PIMCO to get new veterans exclusive access to two industry titans.

The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act
Posted by IAVA Staff on April 13 2013

The United States has one of the most well educated and education-minded fighting forces ever. Many new recruits come into the force - both the enlisted and officer ranks - already with college degrees, and most have ambitions to continue their education both during and after military service. Needless to say, educational opportunities are important to those who serve, which is why the GI Bill has been a critically important benefit to our veterans and an important investment for our country for more than a half-century.

IAVA receives four stars for second straight year from Charity Navigator
Posted by IAVA Staff on April 11 2013

For the second year in a row, IAVA is honored to have received four stars - the highest rating - from Charity Naviagtor, America's largest independent charity evaluator. We are proud to be recognized for our sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

IAVA Legislative Director testifies before the HVAC Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Posted by Mina on April 10 2013

This morning, IAVA's Legislative Director Alex Nicholson testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. His testimony reflects IAVA's policy priorities in 2013 for education and employment opportunities for veterans. Read his testimony below.

Ronald A. Katz
Posted by on April 10 2013

IAVA's 2013 Community Leadership Award:

The Coalition of Allies to #EndTheVABacklog
Posted by IAVA Staff on April 9 2013

IAVA is calling for allies to stand with us in calling on the President to provide leadership on ending the VA backlog. Below are coalition partners and members of Congress who have joined the over 45,000 Americans in calling for an end to the VA backlog.

Tuition Assistance Comeback
Posted by Ryan Weemer on March 29 2013

The Pentagon recently announced the reinstatement of Tuition Assistance across the services. If you have been keeping up, the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines suspended TA as part of cuts in accordance with sequestration. Tuition Assistance is a vital resource for service members, however.

Catch up on Storm the Hill + our Tumblr
Posted by IAVA Staff on March 28 2013

Check out all the work we did at Storm the Hill 2013 to #EndTheVABacklog! You can see which offices we met with (we had over 160 meetings), sign the petition that has over 43,000 signatures on it and meet the amazing Stormers and Swarmers that totally crushed it last week and will continue to do so throughout the coming year!Also, make sure to not miss our Tumblr, featuring user submitted stories of how long they have been waiting for their benefits from VA. It's very powerful.

Rucksack Roundup 3/27/13
Posted by Christina Kim on March 27 2013

The Rucksack - where IAVA members get access to free programs, tickets and resources - is stocking up again! We've got a huge summer ahead of us, so make sure you don't miss out and head over to The Rucksack today!HelloWallet

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VA Officials Testify Before Congress on the Budget Posted by IAVA Staff on April 19 2013

Learn from the Best and the Brightest with IAVA in California and New York this May Posted by Christina Kim on April 17 2013

The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act Posted by IAVA Staff on April 13 2013

IAVA receives four stars for second straight year from Charity Navigator Posted by IAVA Staff on April 11 2013

IAVA Legislative Director testifies before the HVAC Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Posted by Mina on April 10 2013

Ronald A. Katz Posted by on April 10 2013

The Coalition of Allies to #EndTheVABacklog Posted by IAVA Staff on April 9 2013

Tuition Assistance Comeback Posted by Ryan Weemer on March 29 2013

Catch up on Storm the Hill + our Tumblr Posted by IAVA Staff on March 28 2013

Rucksack Roundup 3/27/13 Posted by Christina Kim on March 27 2013