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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America fights on behalf of the post-9/11 generation of veterans.

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IAVA increases awareness in the media, among the American public, and in Washington to ensure that the voices of our newest generation of veterans are heard and listened to.

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425,000+
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We are the voice of the post-9/11 generation of veterans

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IAVA Events

IAVA’s HEROES GALA

November 6, 2025
The Current
Pier 59 • Chelsea Piers
New York, NY
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Call For Veteran Artists

November 14 – 16, 2025
JENNINGS PAVILION
Holbrook-Palmer Park
Atherton, CA
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Beyond the Uniform Speaker Series

6:30pm | November 14, 2025
Holbrook-Palmer Park
Atherton, CA
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Veteran Art Preview Reception

8:00pm | November 14, 2025
JENNINGS PAVILION
Holbrook-Palmer Park
Atherton, CA
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Art Show & Painting Classes

November 15 – 16, 2025
Jennings Pavilion
Holbrook-Palmer Park
Atherton, CA
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