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In Austin and Fort Hood, IAVA Highlights the Power of Technology to Change the Lives of Veterans
Posted by Terrell Frazier on March 15 2010

“IAVA is excited to be presenting at SXSW with some of the key leaders in the music, film and interactive sectors. We will show that online technology is not just for entertainment or list building, but that it can also transform the way communities organize to support veterans. In less than two years, our social network, ‘Community of Veterans,’ has redefined how new veterans interact with their peers, cope with the transition from combat to civilian life and seek mental health resources. Our work is a powerful example of how technology is literally saving lives,” said IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff.

Following SXSW, IAVA will visit Fort Hood and hold a membership event in Austin, Texas for veterans, supporters and their families. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 16 at the Submerged Martini Lounge, 333 E. Second Street, Austin, TX, from 7:00-10:00 PM CST. 

Rieckhoff added, “After an exciting week at SXSW, IAVA is thrilled to head to Fort Hood to meet with the base leadership, veterans and their families. We also look forward to bringing veterans together in their community to support, engage and empower each other. Meeting with our members on the ground gives us an opportunity to hear directly from them about the most important issues impacting their community in Texas ranging from Traumatic Brain Injury to disability reform to the new GI Bill. We look forward to taking the voice of our Texas membership to Washington D.C. and to showing veterans nationwide that we've got their back.”

IAVA’s SXSW Presentation is Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16th at 3:30 PM CST at The Radisson, Travis. The Presentation is open to credentialed attendees. # SXSW #unlikelyreinforcements.

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