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IAVA Statement on DADT Repeal

CONTACT: Isabel Black (212) 982-9699 or isabel@iava.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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IAVA Statement on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal

"Today is an historic day for America, our military and the veterans community. Finally, all Americans who have committed their lives to service and sacrifice in our military will be treated equally. IAVA is proud to have supported repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and we intend to continue supporting our community through this sensitive transition period," said IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff.

Click here to see IAVA's original statement encouraging Congress to pass the DADT repeal.

If you are a member of the media who wishes to arrange an interview with IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff or another IAVA Member Veteran, please contact Isabel Black at (212) 982-9699 or isabel@iava.org. 

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (www.IAVA.org) is the country’s first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and has more than 200,000 Member Veterans and civilian supporters nationwide.

 
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