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Testimonies

VA Suicide Prevention Programs
Posted by Tom Tarantino on December 1

On behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to speak on one of the most pressing issues facing veterans and their families: the staggeringly high rate of suicide among services members and veterans.

Combating Veteran Suicide in New York City
Posted by Jonathan Schleifer on October 11

On behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to speak on one of the most pressing issues facing veterans and their families: the staggeringly high rate of suicide amongst services members and veterans.

IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff on the Costs of War
Posted by Megan Hemler on July 26

Chairman Murray, Ranking Member Burr, and Members of the Committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s over 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting us to testify on the long-term costs of war for our new generation of vets.

The Caregivers Assistance Program
Posted by Tom Tarantino on July 18

Madame Chairwoman, Ranking Member, and members of the committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters, I thank you for inviting me to testify at this hearing to share our members’ views on this important issue.  

VOW Act to Fight Veteran Unemployment
Posted by Tom Tarantino on July 15

Mister Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters, thank you for allowing me to submit testimony sharing our members’ views of on these important issues. 

IAVA's Tom Tarantino Testifies on Veteran Employment Issues
Posted by Caitlin Kenney on July 6

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters, I thank you for inviting me to testify at this hearing to share our members’ views on these important issues.  

Building a Support System for New York City Veterans
Posted by Tom Tarantino on June 23

Veterans, particularly those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, need advocates in their local communities to help them overcome numerous challenges after release from active-duty. They must deal with a cumbersome and confusing VA system; merge back into their families’ daily lives; reintegrate into their jobs; understand what benefits they qualify for under local, state, and federal law and then navigate the application and claims processes.

IAVA's Marco Reininger on Transitioning from Combat to Career
Posted by Megan Hemler on June 1

    Chairman Stutzman, Ranking Member Braley, and Members of the Subcommittee. I want to thank you very much for the opportunity to testify before you today on behalf of the more than 200,000 veterans and supporters of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and the many veterans who are currently unemployed and looking for work.

Reducing Veteran Unemployment, Homelessness and Restoring GI Bill Fairness
Posted by Megan Hemler on May 3

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters, I thank you for inviting me to testify at this hearing to share our members’ views on these important issues.

Veterans’ Employment: Improving the Transition from the Battlefield to the Workforce
Posted by Megan Hemler on April 12

Madam Chairwoman, ranking member, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to share my experiences today as a combat veteran struggling to find employment in this difficult economy.

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