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IAVA Events :: 05/07/08
A Historic Vote
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Press Releases :: 05/07/08
Historic GI Bill Vote Tomorrow
On Thursday, May 8, the House of Representatives will vote on a World War II-style GI Bill for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.  IAVA strongly endorses this critical legislation.

IAVA Events :: 04/30/08
GI Bill Rally on Capitol Hill
Paul Rieckhoff on Capitol Hill

Press Releases :: 04/28/08
04/29/08: Over 230 House Parties Nationwide
This Wednesday, April 30, more than 230 House Parties will be held nationwide to watch "Charlie Wilson's War." House Party hosts and participants will watch the film and join a live conference call at 9:00pm ET, with Charlie Wilson himself, IAVA Founder Paul Rieckhoff and Nathaniel Fick, an Afghanistan veteran and best selling author.

IAVA Events :: 04/28/08
Pat's Run: April 19, 2008
Click here to sign up Team IAVA attended Pat's Run in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 19th. See pictures and read about the race.




IAVA Events :: 04/18/08
RAND Releases Ground-Breaking Study on Veterans' Health

 This week, the RAND Corporation released a study called "The Invisible Wounds of War", which found that nearly 20% of those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan have reported symptoms of PTSD.


IAVA Blog
  • Playing Politics

    Pentagon budgeters hold troops hostage to their own incompetence.


Video of the Week
 Watch highlights from last Tuesday's GI Bill Rally on the steps of the Capitol. 
Photo Gallery
Picture GalleryClick here to see Photos straight from the Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Honor the Fallen

The following fatalities were identified by the DoD on 5/8:  

Lance Cpl. Casey L. Casanova
Cpl. Miguel A. Guzman
Lance Cpl. James F. Kimple
Sgt. Glen E. Martinez

Official DoD Count of Troops Killed in Iraq: 4064
Troops Killed in Afghanistan: 491
Wounded in Action: 31948
Learn more about casualties.




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