IAVA in the News: Online

Mashable: 5 Tips for Creating Non-Profit Online Communities

Leading social media blog Mashable, highlighted IAVA in a piece on non-profits using a variety of social tools to foster community. IAVA was featured for it’s pioneering use of a white label community to create a private social space exclusively for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

Fox: Actor Milo Ventimiglia Highlights IAVA's Work

December 4

Longtime IAVA supporter Milo Ventimiglia joined Fox News' "Strategy Room" to discuss his time on the USO Tour. Ventimiglia spent the days leading up to Thanksgiving overseas with the troops. Ventimiglia, the son of a Vietnam veteran, used the moment to remind discuss IAVA's work on behalf of veterans and urged Americans to support the men and women in uniform.

VH1: O.A.R is Mobilizing Americans with "Open Up Your Arms"

November 16

VH1 News featured O.A.R. and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America's efforts to mobilize Americans in support of men and women in uniform through the "Open Up Your Arms" campaign. The segment features O.A.R.'s "War Song" about their experience in Iraq as part of the U.S.O. Tour.

Link Live: Veterans Day from Coast to Coast

November 13

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.

CNN: Rieckhoff takes veterans' fight from 'sandbox' to White House

October 29

The work of IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff on behalf of veterans was featured on CNN’s new web site. The story and accompanying video spotlighted IAVA’s efforts to address the needs of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, including IAVA seeing its top legislative priority achieved, when President Obama signed advance VA funding into law.

Christian Science Monitor: 'Surge home' overwhelms Veterans Affairs clinics

September 4

On August 30th, The Christian Science Monitor spoke to IAVA's Chief Legislative Counsel Patrick Campbell and IAVA member veteran Rey Leal Jr. about the VA claims backlog and improving access to VA mental health care.

Nightline: Veteran Care in America

May 20

IAVA Policy Associate Tom Tarantino joined ABC's Bob Woodruff for this special Nightline "Twittercast" to discuss veteran care in America.

Marine Corp Times: U.S. Soldier kills 5 at Camp Liberty

May 11

Marine Corps Times spoke to IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff for this interview addressing the tragic shooting of U.S. troops by a fellow servicemember at Camp Liberty in Baghdad.

Veterans Today: Veterans' Families Seek Aid For Caregiver Role

May 7

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff recently spoke to Veterans' Today for this article about families of soldiers with traumatic brain injuries who are seeking formal certification and compensation for their caretaking.

Homefront: Help For Vets and Their Families