IAVA's 2024 Cavalry Week
Veterans’ issues get the attention they need only when our collective voices are heard by policy makers. So at least once a year, we “CALL IN THE CAVALRY”!
IAVA’s Cavalry Week gives Member Advocates the opportunity to meet with policy makers face-to-face, to share their stories, and to discuss the issues that matter most to post-9/11 veterans.
SPRING 2024 EVENT DETAILS
IAVA’s fight for veterans persists, even when Congress can’t agree on much else! Our legacy of winning is proof that calling in reinforcements pays off!
There is still much to be done to support post-9/11 veterans, and IAVA’s Cavalry Week serves to keep the momentum going on the issues that matter most to our veteran members.
Our outstanding Member Advocates joined us March 4th through March 7th, 2024. See below for a schedule of events and video recaps.
2024 Member Advocates
IAVA members go through a rigorous application process and are competitively selected to come to Washington, D.C. to tell their stories and advocate with IAVA on behalf of the post-9/11 generation of veterans.
Scroll through the carousel below to learn more about IAVA’s 2024 Member Advocates.
Policy Priorities
During Cavalry Week, IAVA’s Member Advocates met with Senators, Representatives, and other Policy Makers to discuss the most pressing issues faced by post-9/11 veterans.
IAVA's Policy Priorities
IAVA’s members have identified the top Policy Priorities that matter most to them.
Watch Highlights from IAVA's 2024 Cavalry Week
IAVA Member Advocates report their experiences as IAVA’s 2024 Cavalry Week progresses. More videos are available in IAVA’s 2024 Cavalry Week video showcase.
More #CavalryWeek videos are available in IAVA’s 2024 Cavalry Week video showcase.
IAVA Staff and Member Advocates met with Senators, Representatives and their legislative staffs. Read the Press Release announcing IAVA’s 2024 Cavalry Week.
Here’s a quick overview of our agenda during the week:
Monday, March 4th, 2024:
- Cavalry Training Day
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024:
- Hill Meetings
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024:
- CEO Testimony before Joint Senate and House Committees on Veterans Affairs
- Hill Meetings
CEO Testimony
On Wednesday, March 6th, IAVA’s CEO, Allison Jaslow, testified before a Joint Hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees, demanding better leadership on behalf of our generation of veterans. Watch her compelling statement below, and read her written testimony.