IAVA in the News

MSNBC: Wes Moore discusses Iraq and his book

IAVA Board Member, critically-acclaimed author, Rhodes Scholar, and Afghanistan veteran Wes Moore joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC to discuss the drawdown of combat operations in Iraq as well as his best-selling book, "The Other Wes Moore." You can learn more about his book here.

Fox 5 DC: IAVA members honored at Washington Nationals game

August 12

Nearly 1000 IAVA member veterans and their families came together in Washington, DC to see the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins. They were treated to a free pre-game party with food, entertainment, appearances by Nats players, and even facepainters for the kids. A few local veterans were interviewed about the experience by the local FOX affiliate.

NBC 12 AZ: IAVA at the Arizona Diamondbacks Game

August 3

Arizona IAVA members and their families came out to enjoy the Diamondbacks game on August 2nd. The tickets were donated through IAVA's innovative partnership with Miller High Life and allowed for the vets to enjoy the game for free. For more information check out www.TheRucksack.org.

NPR All Things Considered: U.S. Will Leave Iraq 'On Schedule'

August 2

IAVA Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino joined NPR's All Things Considered to discuss President Obama's speech at the DAV Convention on Monday, August 2nd. In the speech, Obama highlighted the withdrawal of troops from Iraq as well as how plans to further help veterans going forward.

PBS NewsHour: Todd Bowers on IEDs on the Battlefield

August 2

IAVA Deputy Executive Director Todd Bowers was a guest on PBS NewsHour to discuss the new attention given to the dangers of IEDs with the increase in troop deaths in Afghanistan. Ray Suarez spoke with Marine Staff Sgt. Bowers as well as retired Army Col. Peter Mansoor.

CNN: Paul Rieckhoff discusses Wikileaks and Afghanistan with Rick Sanchez

July 26

IAVA Executive Director and Founder Paul Rieckhoff joined Rick Sanchez on CNN to discuss the latest news involving Wikileaks and the 92,000 documents they leaked relating to the war in Afghanistan.

CNN: Paul Rieckhoff discussing Wikileaks and Afghanistan with Rick Sanchez (re-edited and aired later)

July 26

This is the re-aired and edited version of IAVA Executive Director and Founder Paul Rieckhoff joining Rick Sanchez on CNN to discuss the latest news involving Wikileaks and the 92,000 documents they leaked relating to the war in Afghanistan.

NPR: VA Eases Claims Process For PTSD Treatment

July 13

IAVA Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino and IAVA Member Veteran Richard Sanchez, a Navy Reservist who served in both OIF and OEF, recently spoke to National Public Radio's All Things Considered about the Dept. of Veteran Affairs' new rule making it easier for veterans of all generations to make service-connected PTSD claims. The rule goes into effect July 12th. Click below to listen to the segment.

PBS NewsHour: VA Changes Rules for PTSD Claims

July 13

IAVA Member Veteran Carolyn Schapper, who served in a military intelligence unit with the Georgia National Guard in Iraq in 2005 and 2006, recently discussed on PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer the Dept. of Veteran Affair's new rules relaxing evidence requirements for PTSD claims.

NPR: Female Veterans Struggle To Stay Off Streets

July 11

More than 240,000 female service members have been deployed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but for some female veterans, reintegrating to civilian life, and trying to find employment, has been difficult. IAVA Executive Director and Founder Paul Rieckhoff recently spoke to National Public Radio about IAVA's efforts to help our nation's women warriors transition home, and how the military and veterans health-care system can better prepare for the influx of new veterans.