More than 240,000 female service members have been deployed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but for some female veterans, reintegrating to civilian life, and trying to find employment, has been difficult. IAVA Executive Director and Founder Paul Rieckhoff recently spoke to National Public Radio about IAVA's efforts to help our nation's women warriors transition home, and how the military and veterans health-care system can better prepare for the influx of new veterans.

In a recent interview with The Gayle King Show, IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff explains "counter-insurgency" and what Americans should expect following the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal as U.S. Commander in Afghanistan. Click on the link below to listen to the radio segment.

IAVA Director of Research Erin Mulhall spoke to NPR about Military Sexual Trauma (MST). She discussed how the number of female veterans (48,000) who screened positive for MST in 2008 is probably even higher because many women are afraid to report cases of harassment or assault.

WNYC's Brian Lehrer delved into the tragic situation that unfolded at Fort Hood with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino, an Iraq veteran. Tarantino explained to Lehrer the scope of this tragedy and the impact this instance of violence will have on military families. Tarantino also highlighted the resilience of such families, the diversity within the U.S. military and the support network among troops. ‪Click here to listen to the full interview.