IAVA in the News: Todd Bowers

PBS NewsHour: Todd Bowers on IEDs on the Battlefield

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.

FOX News: Todd Bowers on "The Hurt Locker"

March 8

IAVA Deputy Policy Director of Public Affairs Todd Bowers weighs in on "The Hurt Locker," emphasizing the desire of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to be portrayed accurately in Hollywood. By using accurate accounts, says Todd, viewers would be given a clear understanding of what it's like for troops to be in a combat zone, and what they're going through.

To read IAVA's Newsweek piece on the film, click here.

PBS: Bowers Discusses Southern Afghanistan Offensive

February 22

IAVA Deputy Policy Director Todd Bowers joined PBS NewsHour to share his thoughts on the military offensive in southern Afghanistan one week into the operation. Bowers discusses his own experiences in Afghanistan and relays the challenges that troops face launching counterinsurgency efforts in densely populated areas.

AFP: Afghan ‘Rambo’ cop on frontline against Taliban

October 6

IAVA's Todd Bowers, Deputy Policy Director for Public Affairs, was among the marines cited in this AFP piece on recruitment shortages facing the Afghan National Police. Bowers was cited for his efforts to forge closer ties with local elders.

NPR: Marines Find Afghan Mission Is A Matter Of Trust

August 25

Read about conditions on the ground in Afghanistan and how the Marines are building relationships the Afghan people. Also included is commentary from IAVA's Todd Bowers, who is currently deployed to that region. See him in action with a corresponding slideshow!

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.

GOOD Magazine: The Memory War

March 31

GOOD Magazine spoke with IAVA's Director of Government Affairs Todd Bowers for this feature article about veteran suicides and the correlation between rising rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and clinical depression in the armed forces.

Christian Science Monitor: Six Years in Iraq: Three American Stories

March 21

The Christian Science Monitor spoke with IAVA's Director of Government Affairs Todd Bowers for this interview reflecting on his deployments to Iraq and how critical the U.S. relationship with the Iraqi people is for stabilizing the country.

Federal News Tonight: Six Years Later

March 19

IAVA's Director of Government Affairs Todd Bowers joined Federal News Tonight for this interview about the sixth anniversary of the Iraq war and how the government can ensure veterans returning home have the resources they need to transition back into civilian life.

CNN: Veterans' Health Records Shredded

March 3

CNN spoke with IAVA's Director of Government Affairs Todd Bowers for this interview about a government investigation revealing important veteran medical records were shredded or hidden by VA staff desperately trying to keep up with the VA claims backlog.