IAVA Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino joined "Link Live" for their Veterans Day special highlighting the use of technology to support veterans. Tarantino discussed IAVA’s use of social media and a myriad of other topics during his interview. 

New York 1 spotlighted IAVA’s Annual Veterans Day Celebration, as veterans from across the country came together to celebrate, while also giving back to their community by assembling care packages to be sent to troops overseas. IAVA Member Veteran Jeremy Wheeler shared his thoughts on the positive impact care packages have on U.S. Military personnel stationed overseas.

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff joined “Countdown With Keith Olbermann” on Veterans Day to discuss solutions that would help deliver vital healthcare to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans across the nation. Rieckhoff also called on Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) to end his block of legislation that would provide necessary improvements in healthcare for veterans and caregivers.

As the tragedy at Fort Hood sent shockwaves across the nation, Patrick Campbell, Chief Legislative Counsel for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined FOX 5 D.C. to discuss the impact of the shootings on troops. On the program, Campbell advocated for more mental health providers in the U.S. military and underscored the need to address invisible wounds with the utmost urgency.