...- Comment at bottom of page. IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff RIECKHOFF'S NON-APOLOGY TO VIETNAM VETERANS IAVA chief claims remark was about who fragged ... Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America ( IAVA ). Yesterday we reported that Rieckhoff ... the statement was from Rieckhoff: 'IAVA has never prioritized one generation of veterans ... of the all-volunteer military. IAVA will continue to work hard to advocate .... He posted a statement on the IAVA web site much like the one above ... just had to cover more bases: IAVA Honors and Supports All Generations of Veterans IAVA has never prioritized one generation of veterans... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfmay09/nf051309-1.htm
.... Printer-Friendly Version UPDATE : IAVA SAYS NEWSPAPER STORY ABOUT "CAP" ... newspaper story that indicated the Legion and IAVA wanted to put a cap on G ...nffeb09/nf022409-4.htm IAVA claims that story was not accurate. IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff provided the following ... Pilot, grossly misstated the position of IAVA regarding the new GI Bill benefit by ... is available at http://iava.org/iava-in-washington/legislative-agenda Since 2004, IAVA s mission has been to improve the... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nffeb09/nf022609-3.htm
...- Comment at bottom of page. IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff IAVA CHIEF, RIECKHOFF, DISSES VIETNAM VETERANS ... Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA ). IAVA became a lobbying powerhouse on Capitol Hill ...% of the veteran population, and IAVA membership is just a few thousand of that 3%, IAVA became a loud voice. Rieckhoff' ... by Jim Strickland The boss over at IAVA issued a press release earlier today. ... back then. That the leader of IAVA would make such a divisive statement is... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfmay09/nf051209-4.htm
.... RIECKHOFF'S REMARKS RILE VFW IAVA leader's remarks "were inappropriate ... Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America ( IAVA ), has been in the hot ... issued the following : VFW Statement on IAVA Glen M. Gardner Jr. VFW ... position to obviously know better. While IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff maintains that his ... the VFW will continue to work with IAVA and other organizations to ensure our nation ... generation of veterans abandon another.' IAVA needs to keep that close to heart ..., Rieckhoff has issued an apology : IAVA Founder Apologizes to VFW I wanted to ... around saying that I and/or IAVA are trying to disrespect Vietnam vets.... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfmay09/nf051409-1.htm
...Friendly Version WHAT GIVES? LEGION AND IAVA WANT LESS MONEY FOR VETS USING NEW ... smell a rat here. First, IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America ... costs vary so widely. Now, IAVA and the Legion are saying "cap ... So, they are putting pressure on IAVA and the Legion to call for the ... per year has been suggested by the IAVA - on tuition aid for veterans. ... run, said Patrick Campbell, the IAVA's legislative counsel. The law ... over $20,000. The IAVA said its research indicates that Virginia' ... the law passed last year and the IAVA proposal. Whatever limits are ultimately set... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nffeb09/nf022409-4.htm
6. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 10-11-2007 #6 -- VIDEO: IAVA TV AD TAKES ON CONGRESS OVER LATE VA BUDGET -- 30-second video ad uses veterans' Congressional testimony to stress immediate need for funding.nf101107-6.htm
...2007 #6 -- VIDEO: IAVA TV AD TAKES ON CONGRESS OVER LATE ... handbook here... VIDEO: IAVA TV AD TAKES ON CONGRESS OVER LATE ... Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) has produced a new TV ad ... the lack of a VA budget. IAVA is also urging all to sign their .... http://www.iava.org/temporary For more about IAVA, use the VA Watchdog search engine ...ses search.php?q=IAVA&op=and Length of video ...2007 #6 --VIDEO:IAVA TV AD TAKES ON CONGRESS OVER LATE... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfOCT07/nf101107-6.htm
... are the facts. Thanks to the good folks at IAVA for this great information. Some quick notes on ... Iraq War veteran and the founder and executive director of IAVA: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. " ... Guard and Reserve troops," Rieckhoff said. "IAVA used those positions to determine whether each member of ..., of our men and women in uniform." IAVA surveyed the 107th, 108th and 109th Congressional sessions ... and interview with Paul Rieckhoff or any of the other IAVA member veterans, please contact Will Coghlan at (212)-982-9699 or will@iava.org . -------... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes OCT 06/newsflash10-22-2006-1.htm
8. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 11-28-06 #4nf112806-4.htm
..., for example, received a B-plus from IAVA. Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, got an F. Vitter called the IAVA "a very liberal group aligned with the Democratic Party ... improve veterans' health care and other benefits. The IAVA tracked those votes and dozens of others. IAVA spokesman Will Coghlan said there's no partisan slant ... National Guard from New York, Paul Rieckhoff founded the IAVA when he returned from Iraq in the summer of ... activist Jon Soltz, who was once associated with the IAVA, founded Vote Vets at the beginning of the... http://www.vawatchdog.org/nfNOV06/nf112806-4.htm
9. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 07-07-2007 #4 -- IRAQ WAR VETERAN NOW FIGHTING A DIFFERENT BATTLE -- Rob Timmins advocates for those who fought in the Mideast and may suffer long-term mental health problems.nf070707-4.htm
... the Mideast and may suffer long-term mental health problems. IAVA web site here... www.iava.org Story here... http://www ... and outreach director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), a three-year-old not-for ... home were given a possible mental disorder diagnosis, statistics compiled by IAVA show. And that doesn't include those who have ..." after he came home that first led him to volunteer with IAVA before signing on full-time last year, visiting wounded... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfJUL07/nf070707-4.htm
... National Guard and Reserves who are returning to their civilian jobs. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the first organization to join the coalition and will work with Microsoft over the next two years ... contribute to economic growth in an especially tough economy," said Paul Rieckhoff , founder and executive director of IAVA. "Microsoft has been the leader in the technology revolution, and we appreciate its strength and commitment to our returning heroes. The company is sending a message to veterans nationwide that it has their back. IAVA is excited to be a part of this coalition, and we look forward to working with Microsoft to... http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfmar10/nf030910-4.htm