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Thank you
@maddow
for amplifying our work on your show this evening! We are so proud of our founder and CEO
@PaulRieckhoff
for all that he's done for Post-9/11
#Iraq
and
#Afghanistan
veterans.
#VetsRising
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WE’RE SO CLOSE! The Senate is expected to vote this week on whether to grant full VA disability & healthcare benefits for veterans who suffer from illnesses due to
#ToxicExposure
. KEEP UP THE PRESSURE! Tell your Senator to support the
#PACTAct
NOW:
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Michael Sulsona, a Vietnam veteran who dedicates his life to supporting wounded veterans will be gifted a Smart home from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Congratulations!
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#IAVA
celebrates the House passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act with a strong bipartisan vote.
Below we have listed the 174 Reps. who voted AGAINST health care & benefits for veterans sickened by burn pits and other toxic exposures 👇👇👇
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On
#MedalOfHonor
Day, we remember Alwyn Cashe. After saving six fellow soldiers from a burning car, SFC Cashe passed from his burns in 2005. He received the Silver Star, but after a campaign by former leaders and colleagues of Cashe, his award was upgraded in 2021.
A true hero.
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YES! Sgt. 1st. Class Janina Simmons became the first female, African American soldier to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School this week! Congratulations and thank you for your service!
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98% of service members and veterans polled believe the First Amendment protects the right to peacefully protest.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Our nation loses 20 veterans to suicide every day, making this a national public health crisis.
#IAVA
will continue doing all that we can to combat this epidemic.
#SuicidePreventionMonth
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
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We honor Bea Arthur. Bea Arthur joined the
@USMC
Women's Reserve during World War II and served as a truck driver and typist before being honorably discharged in 1945.
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
#womenshistorymonth
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BREAKING: This evening, OVER 20 VSOs jointly delivered a letter to Congress expressing deep CONCERN over the lack of protections for
#veteran
funding in The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.
“Our nation’s VETERANS... have already SACRIFICED too much.”
READ:
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BREAKING:
@SenTuberville
HAS NOTHING TO SAY TO POST-9/11 VETS. The Senate is about to recess yet he STILL stands in the way of promotions for our troops and military readiness. Watch
#IAVA
CEO
@Jaslow
approach him in the Senate today:
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Remains of 22 troops killed 76 years ago in Battle of Tarawa return to the US. May you rest in peace.
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.
@StephenAtHome
will stand with Americans everywhere and
#GoSilent
this
#MemorialDay
, will you? Take the pledge now
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.
@IAVA
DC intern and
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
@Juliebuggs21
shares in our newest blog how
@linkinpark
and
@ChesterBe
impacted her service. Read her powerful piece here:
@TalindaB
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OORAH!
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
Today, the first female officer graduated from the Assault Amphibian School.
YATYAS!
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We honor
@USMC
Major Megan M. McClung. McClung was the first female Marine officer to be killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as the first female graduate of the United States Naval Academy to be killed in action
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
#WomensHistoryMonth
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A soldier that has been missing from Fort Hood
@USArmy
base in Texas since last Wednesday had transferred units after reporting sexual abuse to his command. He is the third servicemember to go missing from the base this year.
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The US Navy has selected a woman to command a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in American history.
#IAVA
congratulates Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt for making history.
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
Read about it via
@DavidSRoza
for
@TaskandPurpose
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Rest in Peace
@RLeeErmey
-- an icon,
@USMC
veteran who served for 11 years, and a close friend to IAVA. IAVA members nationwide mourn your loss, and honor your service
#RIP
#USMC
#VetsRising
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ICYMI: IAVA CEO
@JeremyButler01
had the opportunity to join a panel with veteran advocates from
@Justice4Vets
,
@MinorityVets
,
@DoleFoundation
,
@DeptVetAffairs
and the
@Russo_Brothers
to discuss their film
#Cherry
.
Check it out
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“'It’s easy to get stuck on the darkness,' he said. 'It’s a lot harder to focus on that light. And when you are able to focus on that light, that’s when you’re able to start moving forward.'"
@ericbdonoho
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#SuicidePreventionMonth
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#Cherry
is out now on
@AppleTV
!
#IAVA
's
@JeremyButler01
recently sat down with filmmakers
@Russo_Brothers
,
#veterans
,
@Justice4Vets
, and VSO leaders
@missioncontinue
,
@TeamRWB
to discuss this powerful film. Find the full discussion here:
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Thank you so much for your support
@mikeshinoda
! We’ve got vets’ backs always, good times and challenging. We’re grateful for amazing supporters like you!
Americans: If you’re considering donating to a charity before year end, or giving a donation as a gift, consider our friends at the
@iava
- supporting mental health and transitions home for US military veterans 🙏🏽
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Help us
#DefendTheGIBill
. Sign our petition & tell Congress they can't nickel & dime our brothers & sisters in arms!
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Establishing new health care and disability benefits for veterans with military toxic exposures continues to be a top priority for
#IAVA
. A HUGE IAVA thank you to House Speaker
@TeamPelosi
@SpeakerPelosi
for bringing this issue to America's attention.
Our servicemembers leave no one behind on the battlefield — and House Democrats leave no veteran behind here at home.
With bipartisan support, we’ll make sure that veterans exposed to toxic burn pits will finally get the VA benefits and health care that they’ve earned.
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We agree
@WillieGeist
. This is why we will continue to
#DefendTheGIBill
.
.
@WillieGeist
: "It's pathetic. It's embarrassing that the VA can't process payments to people who have earned it by their service to the country. This can't stand."
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Join Joe Russo of the
@Russo_Brothers
and
#GoSilent
tomorrow at 3pm local time.
#MemorialDay2021
#MemorialDayWeekend
#MemorialDay
#IAVA
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.
@PaulRieckhoff
and
@TAPSorg
's
@Bonnie_at_TAPS
share w/
@arimelber
how Americans can support Gold Star families
@msnbc
@TheBeatWithAri
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.
@PeteButtigieg
: “We have got to put an end to endless war. The best way not to be caught up in endless war is to avoid starting one in the first place.”
#DemDebate
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ALL THIS WEEK:
@IAVA
's quarterly
#StormTheHill
grassroots activation is bringing powerful veterans voices to Washington, DC to drive change. Follow along, share info and stand with us on the most important issues facing our community--and our country:
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This week, IAVA CEO
@JeremyButler01
had the opportunity to join a panel with veteran advocates from
@Justice4Vets
,
@MinorityVets
,
@DoleFoundation
,
@DeptVetAffairs
and the
@Russo_Brothers
to discuss their film Cherry.
Check it out
*NEW*: Our 2nd exclusive
#Cherry
discussion w/
@Russo_Brothers
is now available! Our
@maffyfitz
and amazing leaders from
#Justice4Vets
,
@iava
@MinorityVets
@VeteransHealth
and more discuss ways we can better care for our nation's
#veterans
. Watch now:
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#IAVA
applauds the House Veterans Affairs Committee for vote on Deborah Sampson Act.
“The passage of the Deborah Sampson Act in the House brings us one step closer to providing the services & resources women veterans desperately need and rightly deserve.”
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#IAVA
’s Government Affairs Associate and
@USNavy
#Veteran
@KaitHetrick
sat down with
@16thSMA
&
@brikeilarcnn
to discuss recent comments made against pregnant servicemembers and the value that women bring to the armed forces. Get the full scoop here ⬇️
.
@brikeilarCNN
on Tucker Carlson’s sexist comments on women serving in the armed forces: “Why is he actively trying to weaken [the military] by denigrating essential members of the armed services for no reason other than that they are women?”
#RollTheTape
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All of veterans here in the US (and worldwide) salute the courage of Saman. His leadership and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
#RIP
#Hero
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Capt. Anneliese Satz is making history. She became the 1st female
@USMC
F-35B fighter pilot. Right on!
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
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We must keep our promise to relocate Afghans who helped us while we were carrying out our mission overseas in the Middle East. Thank you
@jaketapper
for reporting on this critical issue.
@HouseForeign
@SenateForeign
@POTUS
@TheLeadCNN
#IAVA
The US government struggling to keep its promise to relocate Afghans who helped the military – and some are being killed
@jaketapper
reports
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IAVA Statement on Communicating about PTSD:
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Thank you
@brikeilarcnn
and
@16thSMA
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston for speaking with Navy veteran
@KaitHetrick
from
#IAVA
about why women are an essential part of the military. Women are absolutely critical to the success of our
#ArmedForces
.
CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Navy veteran Kaitlynne Hetrick and Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston about why Tucker Carlson's comments about women in the military are so divisive.
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We honor Admiral Michelle Howard, of the
@USNavy
for
#BlackHistoryMonth
. She is the 1st African American woman to command a
@USNavy
ship
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Last week,
#SCOTUS
refused to hear an appeal by veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who say that toxic smoke from
#burnpits
made them sick, yet
@RepBrianMast
&
@TulsiGabbard
reintroduced the Burn Pits Accountability Act. We will keep advocating.
#VetsRising
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Tonight,
@craignewmark
, Board Member of
#IAVA
and founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, announced a historic $5 million donation to support America’s newest generation of veterans on stage at the 12th Annual IAVA Heroes Gala.
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@jonstewart
delivers
@Five_Guys
burgers to the folks here on
#FireWatch
at the US Capitol in support of the
#PACTAct
. Thank you!!!
#PassThePACTAct
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BREAKING: 3 attempted amendments failed!
#PACTAct
is up for a final vote TONIGHT! Right NOW. Thank you to those Senators that have supported
#veterans
healthcare all along. Thank you to the veterans who have stood
#Firewatch
for 6 days now. Let's do this!!
#HelpBurnPitVets
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Virginia Senator
@MarkWarner
's bill aims to reduce high rates of veteran suicides.
"His proposal aims to connect veterans with resources and would grant more money to existing mental health-focused veteran organizations."
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1/3 This
#MemorialDay
we pledge to
#GoSilent
to honor our fallen heroes.
All through May, we will be raising awareness and recognition for our fallen heroes's great sacrifices and we invite you to do the same...⬇️
#IAVA
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In November 2010 in Afghanistan, Cpl. Kyle Carpenter fell on a grenade and saved his fellow Marines’ lives at the cost of his arm, eye and many other injuries. For his selfless service he became the youngest living
#MedalIOfHonor
recipient. We salute you Kyle 👏🫡
#MedalOfHonorDay
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BREAKING:
@RobRiggle
, USMC, to be Honored by Post-9/11 Veterans. Comedian, Actor and Advocate to Receive
@iava
Veteran Leadership Award at Annual Heroes Gala in NYC Featuring Stephen Colbert,
@craignewmark
and Jeffrey Wright
@StephenAtHome
@jfreewright
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.
@USNavy
veteran
@TomPorterDC
contributes to the conversation on
@POTUS
's announcement of the Afghanistan troop withdrawal. There are many different perspectives but we all agree: We NEED to take care of
#veterans
when they return.
@militarydotcom
#IAVA
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Qatar reached a deal with the Taliban to resume evacuations out of Kabul. The agreement allows the U.S. & other countries to evacuate thousands more of their citizens & at-risk Afghans who face dual threats of Taliban retaliation and a humanitarian crisis.
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BREAKING: The
#PACTAct
goes to the President for signature! “The positive impact that this legislation will have on the lives of previous, current, and future veterans cannot be overstated,” said
@JeremyButler01
, CEO of
@IAVA
. READ PRESS RELEASE:
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Join us in remembering those lost and honoring their sacrifice
#VietnamWarPBS
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🚨 1/2 BREAKING:
#IAVA
condemns the 41 Senators who blocked passage of today’s Senate cloture vote for the
#PACtAct
."Sick veterans are dying...IAVA, our VSO partners, & advocates call on the Senate to fix this immediately," said
@JeremyButler01
Read more:
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#IAVA
is fighting to
#KeepOurPromise
we made to our
#AfghanAllies
. Tell Congress to ACT NOW and pass the
#AfghanAdjustmentAct
to grant a clear path to citizenship.
#PassTheAAA
TAKE ACTION HERE:
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We want to know, do you support the President’s proposed military parade?
Yes
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No
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I don't know
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1/3 ICYMI: "The US Army plans to review all other-than-honorable discharges given between April 17, 2011 & Nov. 17, 2020, to soldiers diagnosed with or had symptoms of a mental health condition or brain injury," reported
@patriciakime
for
@Militarydotcom
:
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Tomorrow in DC,
@IAVA
will lead a massive
#VetTogether
activation, placing thousands of flags on the National Mall, one for each vet lost to suicide just this year, to bring awareness to vets mental health and suicide. Join us and share:
#StormTheHill
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Our Afghan allies need your help today! Please contact your members of Congress (House & Senate) & implore them to “pass the Afghan Adjustment Act as part of the forthcoming Ukrainian supplemental.”
#StandWithAllies
#AfghanAdjustmentAct
Find your member:
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BREAKING!!! The Senate just passed the
#DeborahSampsonAct
, the cornerstone of
#IAVA
’s
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
campaign, within a larger veteran legislation package. This landmark bill will help to close the healthcare gaps that women veterans are currently facing
@DeptVetAffairs
.
PASSED ✅: Tonight the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D., Veterans Health Care and Benefits Act. This package includes numerous bipartisan bills introduced in this Congress to help veterans.
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“Veterans are sick and dying. I may be next,” said
@TrueBoots
, board member of
@IAVA
and an Army veteran with 3 tours in Afghanistan. “Veterans need help now.”
#PassthePactact
READ MORE:
#PACTAct
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#VestRising
in a huge way. Thank you "Doc" for your dedication to your brothers and our country!
#USArmy
veteran James McCloughan was just awarded the
#MedalofHonor
by
@POTUS
. Learn about his amazing story here
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ICYMI: A new report from
@PolitiFact
and
@ProPublica
- The
@DeptVetAffairs
' private care program gave companies billions and vets longer waits.
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Wow! 98-year-old D-Day veteran Tom Rice who parachuted into Normandy for the 75th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings was at it again on Thursday in the Netherlands. His goal is to leap out of planes at age 100, right on!
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"The Youngest And Oldest Living Marine Medal Of Honor Recipients Met, And This Epic Photo Is The Result" via
@TaskandPurpose
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In celebration of
#BlackHistoryMonth
, we honor brave vets of color. Today, Cathay Williams: first African American woman to enlist
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.
@PaulRieckhoff
: the disruption of the rest of Washington has finally gotten to
@DeptVetAffairs
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BREAKING: The
@POTUS
just signed the
#DeborahSampsonAct
into law, the cornerstone of
#IAVA
’s
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
campaign, within a larger veteran legislation package. This legislation will help to close healthcare gaps that women veterans are currently facing
@DeptVetAffairs
.
SIGNED INTO LAW🖊️:
@realDonaldTrump
just signed H.R. 7105, as amended, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
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Join
@IAVA
in pressuring the
@DeptofDefense
&
@WhiteHouse
to
#PayThemBack
& fix this problem for our vets ASAP:
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BREAKING: US Army & Iraq War veteran Tanya Bradsher has been confirmed by the Senate and will be Deputy VA Secretary - making her the highest ranking woman in VA history.
This historic appointment is a giant step forward for the VA and women veterans everywhere.
#VetsRising
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"Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris released a new plan Saturday that aims to expand Veteran Affairs health care and housing assistance for some veterans and reverse the Trump administration's ban on transgender recruits joining the military."
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.
@KevinHart4real
thanks for supporting vets & raising awareness on this important issue!
#22PushupChallenge
#IAVA
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Our very own
@lindsaylrodman
discusses how funding the border wall will diminish quality of life for service members.
"The canceled projects might have improved the lives of military service members and their families in a large array of different ways."
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Heroic Southwest pilot studied in Olathe, among 1st female fighter pilots in military
#SheWhoBornetheBattle
#VetsRising
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62% believe NFL players have the right to peacefully protest during a game.
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The
@WhiteHouse
has begun allowing citizens to sponsor
#Afghan
refugees starting a new life in the US. Under the Sponsor Circle Program, you and your friends can pool together funds to improve the prospects for an Afghan family.
Learn more here 👇
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Kristen Griest & and Shaye Haver were 1st women to successfully complete Army Ranger school.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#SheWhoBorneTheBattle
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We honor Jennifer Moreno,
@USArmy
, Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge and Bronze Star recipient lost in Afg. in 2013.
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Stand with us. If you haven't already, sign our petition to Secretary of Defense James Mattis and tell him that the GI Bill is an earned benefit that millions of men and women earned on the battlefield.
@Change
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Right on! Sgt. 1st. Class Janina Simmons became the first female, African American soldier to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School this week!
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Senate unanimously passes the
#ClayHunt
SAV Act!
#VetsRising
!
http://t.co/H3yxvP80lU
http://t.co/7eD1nKJH0V
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#IAVA
strives to
#KeepOurPromise
we made to our
#Afghan
allies.
For the unique issues affecting our newest neighbors, IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) can help find English classes, health care, legal aid & more.
Call
#QRF
at 855-91RAPID 24/7 or online:
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ICYMI:
@FullFrontalSamB
is giving fire power to our fight to empower veterans to utilize medical cannabis. Check out
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