IAVA in the News: Tom Tarantino

News Channel 8: Veterans Brave Blizzard to Storm the Hill

IAVA Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino joined Washington D.C.'s News Channel 8 to discuss the fifth-annual Storm the Hill trip. Tarantino highlighted IAVA's top legislative priority for the trip: reforming the VA's outdated disability claims system. Tarantino also discussed several other IAVA priorities, including: streamlining the Post-9/11 GI Bill and tackling the staggering unemployment rate for veterans.

Channel 8: Tarantino Calls for More Focus on Returning Troops

December 16

IAVA Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino joined Washington D.C.'s News Channel 8 to respond to the absence of a back-end plan to care for veterans as a result of the troop surge in Afghanistan. Tarantino used the platform to call on the Obama administration and U.S. Congress to help the VA and DoD modernize, streamline and coordinate their efforts to ease the transition from active duty to life post-combat.

Channel 8: Tarantino Spotlights Online Community for Veterans

November 18

IAVA's Tom Tarantino, an Iraq veteran, joined Washington D.C.'s News Channel 8 to discuss an exclusive community for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans at IAVA.org. Tarantino used the opportunity to spotlight the role the community plays in the lives of veterans as they return from service.

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.

The Brian Lehrer Show: Communities Affected by Fort Hood

November 6

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.

CNN: Traumatized Troops

October 6

IAVA Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino joined CNN for a discussion of mental health issues among US troops. Tarantino addressed the stigma associated with mental injuries and what the military can do to help officers recognize signs of crisis.

FOX Business: Troops, Veterans Observe 9/11 Anniversary

September 14

To commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, IAVA Policy Associate Tom Tarantino joined Fox Business Network to discuss troop morale 8 years after the attacks and the U.S. mission in Iraq and Afghanistan. Click here to watch the interview.

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.

Associated Press: Did KBR know Iraq locale was polluted, putting soldiers at risk?

June 25

The Associated Press recently spoke with IAVA Policy Associate Tom Tarantino for this investigative feature on military contractor KBR's response to pending lawsuits the company knew hexavalent chromium and other harmful toxins were prevalent at an Iraqi water plant facility U.S. troops were assigned to protect.

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.