IAVA in the News: Politics

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.

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.

Washington Post: Rules eased for filing PTSD claims

July 10

IAVA Member Veteran Richard Sanchez, a Navy Reservist who served in both OIF and OEF, discussed his 5 year ordeal in getting his PTSD disability claim approved through the VA. The new rule that takes effect on July 12th, 2010, will make it easier for veterans of all generations to make service-connected PTSD claims.

The Rachel Maddow Show: A Change in Personnel

June 29

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff joined The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss Gen. Stanley McChrystal's resignation as commander in Afghanistan, and the counterinsurgency plan that Gen. Petraeus will take over.

Washington Watch: What Lies Ahead in Afghanistan

June 25

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff recently joined Washington Watch with Roland Martin for a panel on the current state of the war in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal's sudden resignation, and what lies ahead for U.S. troops on the ground.

The Ed Schultz Show: Gen. McChrystal Steps Down

June 24

IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff recently joined The Ed Schultz Show to discuss the growing military-civilian disconnect and the sudden resignation of U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Gen. Stanley McChrystal following the release of his controversial Rolling Stone interview. Listen to the radio segment above.

The Rachel Maddow Show: A Nation at War