Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (www.IAVA.org) is the leading Post-9/11 veteran empowerment organization (VEO) with the most diverse and rapidly growing membership in America. As a non-profit founded in 2004, IAVA's mission is to connect, unite and empower Post-9/11 veterans. Celebrating its 17th year anniversary, IAVA has connected more than 1.2 million veterans with resources and community, and provided more than 5,000 veterans with personalized support from IAVA's Master's level social workers.

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May 4, 2026	VALOR Applauds Presidential Executive Order Accelerating Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Calls for Swift Implementation to Save Veteran Lives	Veteran-led coalition commits to working with the Administration, Congress, and state leaders to translate a historic directive into care for those who've served WASHINGTON, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Veterans Alliance for Leader...
Aug 20, 2025	New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans	“I’m pissed. I mean, I cannot get a job. Nowhere to live,” said Kamara. As he spoke, Kamara pointed to his collared shirt, noting that he had just dressed up to interview for a job as a security guard. He learned that morning he hadn’t gott...
Jan 15, 2025	Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing: A Storm in the Pentagon	The confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, unfolded like a high-stakes drama. Senators from both parties gathered, armed with tough questions and sharp criticisms. Hegseth, a former Fox News hos...
Jan 13, 2025	National Politics \| Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past	Four defense officials pointed to Hegseth’s acknowledged problems and said senior officers have expressed unease about having him at the helm because the defense secretary often sits in judgment of generals and admirals accused of bad behav...
Mar 18, 2024	Editorials \| Editorial: No waiting line for vets’ care	Plastics. Paint. Petroleum. Metals. Munitions. Medical waste. All of these and more were set aflame and disposed of in open-air pits used by the U.S. military in its Iraq and Afghanistan operations. Too often, members of the armed services ...
Mar 4, 2024	National Politics \| Democrats make play for veteran and military support as Trump homes in on GOP nomination	By JAMES POLLARD (Associated Press/Report for America) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Highway signs welcome drivers entering North Carolina to “the nation’s most military friendly state,” and veterans here know they’re being courted. But in a state...
Nov 13, 2023	Military families and retired service members lobby to end Tuberville's blockade	Washington — For veterans service organizations and military community and family support groups, the well-worn playbook for lobbying and advocacy isn't working this time with Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. "He's put his ...
Jun 13, 2022	GovX Raises Record $28,000 For IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA	"IAVA is grateful to GovX for their continued leadership supporting our work and stepping up once again for the veteran community. We also thank our friends at Born Primitive for their partnership and their generous matching donation t...
Jul 29, 2015	Hiring Veterans Can Help Your Business Thrive	Our U.S. soldiers enter combat, are separated from family and friends, experience physical and mental trauma, and sometimes sacrifice their lives for our freedom, yet many can’t find a job to support themselves and their families when their...
Jul 23, 2012	Top 5 tips for returning veterans looking to work in tech	Silicon Valley, however, is a rare oasis when it comes to employment. With thousands of young people employed by Google, Oracle, Apple, Facebook and more, stories of chronic unemployment in tech circles are hard to come by — or certainly no...
Jul 23, 2012	Top 5 tips for returning veterans looking to work in tech	This post is sponsored by Chase — a strong supporter of the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a program that helps find jobs for veterans of the US armed forces. Learn more here. Returning veterans are entering local job markets in droves. But getting ...
	Army testing new uniforms for women soldiers	ASSOCIATED PRESS Army Maj. Sequana Robinson models a new women's combat uniform that is currently being evaluated by the Army, at Fort Belvoir, Va. ASSOCIATED PRESS A unisex Navy flight uniform is held by a woman off-camera in Washington. W...
	Female GIs struggle with higher rate of divorce	WASHINGTON >> Two failed marriages were the cost of war for Sgt. Jennifer Schobey. The breaking point in her first marriage came when her husband deployed to Afghanistan, the last in a long line of separations they had endured as they...

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FAQ about Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

When was Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America founded?

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America was founded in 2004.

What has the press written about Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America?

Parsers VC has collected 14 articles mentioning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, among them “VALOR Applauds Presidential Executive Order Accelerating Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Calls for Swift Implementation to Save Veteran Lives” (May 4, 2026) and “New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans” (Aug 20, 2025).

Is Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America still active?

Yes, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 18, 2026.