IAVA in the News: Local Events

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.

AP: After rain-out, Obama delivers speech back home

May 31

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff was quoted in this Associated Press article about President Obama not being at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day.

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Web Site Helps Welcome Vets Home

September 1

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently profiled IAVA Member Veterans Bryan Adams and Marie Exley about their experiences transitioning home from Iraq and how IAVA's CommunityofVeterans.org, the first exclusive social network for OIF/OEF veterans, helped them find critical resources about VA health care, claims benefits and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Click here to read the article.

Daily News: Real G.I.s catch and review "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra"

August 10

Over the weekend, the New York Daily News spoke to IAVA Member Veterans Don Gomez, Brian LaGuardia and Bryan Adams after the midnight screening of the new G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra in New York City. Click here to read their reviews!

MSNBC: Grave Offenses at Arlington National Cemetery

July 17

On July 17th, IAVA Executive Director and Founder Paul Rieckhoff spoke to MSNBC for this interview about a criminal investigation and allegations of misplaced bodies and shoddy care in Sect. 60 at Arlington National Cemetery where more than 600 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are buried.

Variety: Cameron Diaz Gives Back to Veteran Community

June 22

Variety Magazine recently caught up with Cameron Diaz, who hosted a joint CAA IAVA fundraiser in LA to raise awareness of veterans issues in Hollywood. "It connected our entertainment industry with IAVA" Diaz said. "What I love about the IAVA is that they are so good at being advocates for these soldiers. They get them the best deals possible." Ms. Diaz was not shy about approaching veterans directly, and spoke glowingly of IAVA's own SSG Todd Bowers: "I met Staff Sgt. Todd Bowers. He just got called back for his fourth tour.

am New York: Stephen Colbert Brings Show to Iraq

June 9

am New York spoke to IAVA Member Veteran Don Gomez for this article about U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert's special broadcast of "The Colbert Report" before U.S. troops in Baghdad on June 8th.

CNN American Morning: Honoring Those In Current Wars

May 26

CNN American Morning spoke with IAVA's Chief Legislative Counsel Patrick Campbell on Memorial Day for this interview about honoring our nation's newest generation of veterans and ensuring they receive adequate access to health care and counseling for the transition home from combat.