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Unemployment Rate for New Vets Remains Higher Than National Rate

March 8


Unemployment Rate for New Vets Holds Higher Than National Rate

New Online ‘Career Pathfinder’ Tool Helps Veterans Translate Skills and Find Work

 


Hope for Lowering Vet Unemployment with IAVA and Cisco’s “Career Pathfinder”

February 28


Hope for Lowering Vet Unemployment with IAVA and Cisco’s “Career Pathfinder”
Announced during TED 2013, online tool will help thousands of vets nationwide

 


Statement on January 2013 Army Suicide Report

February 26

Statement on January 2013 Army Suicide Report

NEW YORK (Feb. 28, 2013) – The Army reported last week that there were 33 potential suicides among active and reserve components during January 2013. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America released the following statement from its Chief of Staff, Derek Bennett:

 


Defense Secretary Hagel Confirmation Comes at an Important Time for New Veterans

February 26


Defense Secretary Hagel Confirmation Comes at an Important Time for New Veterans

Secretary Hagel, a Vietnam combat veteran, needs to address critical veterans’ issues immediately

 


22 veterans commit suicide every day according to groundbreaking VA report

February 1

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22 veterans commit suicide every day according to groundbreaking VA report
Veteran Crisis Line shows lifesaving potential

 


In New Orleans, Veterans Give Back Before Super Bowl

January 30

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Statement on Lifting the Ban on Women Serving in Combat Roles

January 23

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Statement on Lifting the Ban on Women Serving in Combat Roles

NEW YORK (Jan. 23, 2013) -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America released the following statement from its founder and CEO, Paul Rieckhoff:

 


Military Suicide Numbers Reach Record High in 2012

January 14

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Military Suicide Numbers Reach Record High in 2012
IAVA calls for solutions from the Presidential Interagency Task Force to address this national crisis

 


IAVA Receives $50,000 Walmart Grant to Support New York Veterans and Their Families with Education and Employment

January 11

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IAVA Receives $50,000 Walmart Grant to Support New York Veterans
and Their Families with Education and Employment

NEW YORK (Jan. 9, 2013) -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America has received a $50,000 grant from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to support veterans and their families throughout the state of New York.

 


Hagel Nomination Praised by IAVA

January 7

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Hagel Nomination Praised by IAVA
The time for a combat veteran to lead the Department of Defense is now

WASHINGTON (Jan. 7, 2013) -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America praised the nomination of former Senator Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense today.

 


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