IAVA in the News: GI Bill

Fox 5 DC: IAVA members honored at Washington Nationals game

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.

KCAL 9: Veterans Honored at Dodgers Stadium

July 9

Nearly 500 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan came together at Dodgers Stadium to commemorate the launch of IAVA's groundbreaking new campaign with Miller High Life. Vets were honored on the field during the national anthem and IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff threw out the first pitch.

Marketplace: A Push for Changes in Post-9/11 GI Bill

May 31

IAVA Legislative Associate Tim Embree joined Bob Moon on Marketplace to discuss necessary fixes to the new GI Bill and problems veterans have transitioning into the workforce after combat. Upgrading the GI Bill package is one of IAVA's top legislative priorities in 2010.

Los Angeles Times: Veterans Need Care, Not Apathy

May 30

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff, Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino, and multiple IAVA member veterans were interviewed for this piece in the Los Angeles Times about the VA disability claims process. Reforming this process is IAVA's top legislative priority for 2010.

Fox News: Memorial Day is About More than BBQs, Beaches, and Sales

May 30

IAVA Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino was a guest on FOX NEWS' America's News HQ to discuss Memorial Day and the true meaning behind the holiday.

NBC: IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff Talks Veterans Issues Late Night

March 25

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff joined Last Call with Carson Daly and used the platform to discuss the needs of the nation’s 2 million veterans, IAVA's work on veterans issues and to call on Americans to support our troops and get involved in the new veterans movement.

MSNBC: Maddow Highlights IAVA Concern

January 25

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow quoted IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff during her assessment of the shortcomings with the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Maddow cited recent news that almost 90 percent of veterans calling the VA’s education benefits call center were never connected to an operator and spotlighted IAVA’s concern over this latest news. See the full clip below.

CNN Update: Emergency Checks for GI Bill Recipients

September 29

On Monday's CNN Newsroom, Heidi Collins follows up on the story done last Thursday with IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff on the delayed Post-9/11 GI Bill payments to student veterans.

IAVA Member Vets Speak Out on GI Bill Delays