Trump Added First Post-9/11 Generation Veteran to Ticket Last Week, Harris Now Has Opportunity to Ensure Post-9/11 Veteran is America’s Next VP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
July 22, 2024
Contact: press@iava.org

Washington, DC — A week after former President Trump added the first post-9/11 generation veteran to a major party’s Presidential ticket, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to select a veteran – preferably a post-9/11 generation veteran – as her running mate as well. 

“The next Commander in Chief would be well-served by having a post-9/11 generation veteran – or any military veteran – at their side in the perilous times that we’re living in,” said IAVA CEO and veteran of the Iraq War, Allison Jaslow. “Vice President Kamala Harris has an opportunity to not only add post-9/11 generation veteran leadership to the Democratic ticket, but to also ensure that America’s next Vice President is a battle-tested veteran of our United States’ military. 

“IAVA veterans call on her to do just that.”

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the leading voice of the Post-9/11 generation of American veterans. We represent over 425,000 members, and our best-in-class, non-partisan advocacy on behalf of the post-9/11 generation of veterans has chalked up big wins for our community – and America – for nearly 20 years.

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