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IAVA empowers veterans to be civic leaders in the Lone Star State & across the nation. Become member at https://xitter.gq/t.co/lR1uDXLxar. NOT the official @iava account.

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IAVA@iava2 Jun 2021
9 VSOs, including #IAVA have announced our support of the Honoring our PACT Act – an incredibly important bill that finally addresses #toxicexposures as a cost of war. Read our comments on this important legislation here ⬇️ veterans.house.gov/news/pres… @VetAffairsDems
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IAVA@iava2 Jun 2021
Thank you @WithHonorAction! We completely agree. The US must honor the commitments we made to our allies.
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@WithHonorAction2 Jun 2021
Thousands of Afghan interpreters served alongside the U.S. military and played a pivotal role in our mission. As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, they deserve our protection.
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An unusually rainy Spring has the Trinity River Forest looking more like a rainforest! Thank you @nickelintexas for capturing this beautiful scene 💙
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IAVA@iava5 May 2021
#IAVA is committed to advocating for the VA to establish disability & health benefits for illnesses suffered from #toxicexposures like #burnpits during deployments. Join us and tell your Congress person to pass the bipartisan #WarFightersAct right here: iava.org/take-action/?vvsrc=…
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IAVA@iava5 May 2021
.@USMC veteran and #IAVA's Director of Government Affairs @Travis_Horr testifies before a hearing of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on a top priority for IAVA: #ToxicExposures. Read his statement below: @VetAffairsDems @HouseVetAffairs iava.org/wp-content/uploads/… ⬇️
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IAVA@iava27 Apr 2021
Veterans brace for the complete withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. "I think veterans are going to have a pretty significant reaction if the Afghan government fails," said #IAVA's @TomPorterDC. Read more via @MPhillipsWSJ & @nancyayoussef for the @WSJ: wsj.com/articles/american-ve…
American Vets See Echoes of Vietnam in Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan

American Vets See Echoes of Vietnam in Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan

U.S. troops who fought in conflicts decades apart see their country leaving behind wars unfinished and allies to face the consequences. “I say we accomplished nothing.”

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IAVA@iava27 Apr 2021
#IAVA is committed to advocating for the VA to establish disability & health benefits for illnesses suffered from #toxicexposures like #burnpits during deployments. Join us and tell your Congress person to pass the bipartisan #WarFightersAct right here: iava.org/take-action/?vvsrc=…
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Glad to have been able to contribute to this thought provoking WSJ piece on the Afghanistan withdrawal and perceived parallels with Vietnam. Note mention of looming crisis for the 17,000 Afghan interpreters who worked with us and their families awaiting special immigrant visas.
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“This is why I relate with Vietnam veterans more than anything,” says an Afghanistan-war vet. “It wasn’t something that could be won.” By @MPhillipsWSJ and me wsj.com/articles/american-ve…
American Vets See Echoes of Vietnam in Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan

American Vets See Echoes of Vietnam in Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan

U.S. troops who fought in conflicts decades apart see their country leaving behind wars unfinished and allies to face the consequences. “I say we accomplished nothing.”

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Every day more people are discovering the Trinity and all there is to see and do along its banks. Like horseback riding at Texas Horse Park and the acres of parks and forest with miles of trails connecting you to this natural treasure. #EnjoyItNow #YourRiver 📷by Jeff Hensley
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Update from @DeptVetAffairs regarding rollout of #CovidVaccine to every Veteran, spouse and caregiver in America: blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86884/e…
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Get the latest news and information about the Department of Veterans Affairs. From the latest on benefits to podcasts highlighting the lives of Veterans.

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IAVA@iava2 Apr 2021
#IAVA is proud to be a part of the @CivicAlliance fight to protect voting access. Keep updated and informed on your polling place in your state by visiting #TheVoteHub: iava.org/vote/
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There are hundreds of bills threatening to make voting more difficult in dozens of states nationwide. The @CivicAlliance represents 100+ CEOs and companies in a unified message to call on elected officials to protect voting access. Visit CivicAlliance.com/votingacce… #fordemocracy
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IAVA@iava31 Mar 2021
"Women service members and veterans lack equal access to high-quality care and safety measures, pushing them out of the VA health care system," said US Navy Veteran @KaitHetrick...Read more here: usatoday.com/story/opinion/v… @USATODAY #SheWhoBorneTheBattle #IAVA @SecVetAffairs
Female veterans served America, but the VA system doesn't serve and protect them

Female veterans served America, but the VA system doesn't serve and protect them

Women service members and veterans lack equal access to high-quality care and safety measures, pushing them out of the VA health care system.

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IAVA@iava30 Mar 2021
1/2 Since our inception, #IAVA has fought for equality in the Armed Services. Veterans discharged due to their sexual orientation under previous policy are now eligible to have their paperwork corrected. Read more about DADT discharge upgrades here: iava.org/wp-content/uploads/… #DADT
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Governor Cuomo Announces Signing of Legislation Expanding Access to Veterans Treatment Courts and State Actions to Honor Veterans on.ny.gov/3ft3EAH via @nygovcuomo
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IAVA@iava18 Mar 2021
Join #IAVA and leading veteran organizations as part of the Veterans Coalition for Vaccination (VCV), a coalition aiding local and state officials in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out how right here: VeteransCoalition.com #ThisIsOurShot
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IAVA@iava19 Mar 2021
Alert: 3️⃣ days until the #IAVA 2021 Virtual Fly-In event! Our Member Advocates can’t wait to discuss key veterans issues with policymakers and you can listen in! #AllStarAdvocacy bit.ly/3vzAUMi
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On this #ThrowbackThursday, let's take it back to where it all began with a 10-mile loop around White Rock Lake! Were you there year 1? If so, comment with your favorite memory! #tbt
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IAVA@iava16 Mar 2021
#IAVA is proud to have joined leading veteran organizations as part of the Veterans Coalition for Vaccination (VCV), a coalition aiding local and state officials in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out how you too can join us here: VeteransCoalition.com #ThisIsOurShot
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General Martin credits the support of his wife; their three sons; and the @DeptVetAffairs hospital in White River Junction, Vermont, where he spent two weeks as an inpatient and four more as an outpatient, for saving his life. military.com/daily-news/2021…
Retired Two-Star Opens Up About Mental Health Crisis That Ended His Career

Retired Two-Star Opens Up About Mental Health Crisis That Ended His Career

Army Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin was at the top of his game until an undiagnosed bipolar disorder cost him his 36-year career.

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"After a year of sitting behind a computer with a phone in my hand or wearing a headset for hours on end, I was able to go out and face our community." - Sarah Gamblin-Luig and fellow Greyshirts were elated to get out and serve their community of St. Louis on a recent vaccine op.
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