About me: Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) was founded by Iraq war veterans in July 2004 at the annual convention of Veterans for Peace (VFP) in Boston to give a voice to the large number of active duty service people and veterans who are against this war, but are under various pressures to remain silent. From its inception, IVAW has called for: Immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces in Iraq; Reparations for the human and structural damages Iraq has suffered, and stopping the corporate pillaging of Iraq so that their people can control their own lives and future; and Full benefits, adequate healthcare (including mental health), and other supports for returning servicemen and women. Our membership includes recent veterans and active duty servicemen and women from all branches of military service, National Guard members, and reservists who have served in the United States military since September 11, 2001. IVAW’s strategy is to mobilize the military community to withdraw its support for the war and occupation in Iraq. Therefore, IVAW is leading the movement of veterans and GIs who are working to bring the troops home now. Today, IVAW members are in 48 states, Washington, D.C., Canada, and on numerous bases overseas, including Iraq. IVAW has chapters around the country and in Canada. IVAW members educate the public about the realities of the Iraq war by speaking in communities and to the media about their experiences. Members also dialogue with youth in classrooms about the realities of military service. IVAW supports all those resisting the war, including Conscientious Objectors and others facing military prosecution for their refusal to fight. IVAW advocates for full funding for the Veterans Administration, and full quality health treatment (including mental health) and benefits for veterans when they return from duty.
Who I'd like to meet: Know Your Rights
The chain of command doesn’t tell you about it but, you have rights. You can join and participate in IVAW.
Membership Eligibility:
Members have served in the United States Military since September 11, 2001. All recent veterans and active duty servicemen and women from all branches of military service, National Guard members, and reservists are welcome to join our ranks.
Members agree to the following three statements:
Immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces in Iraq;
Reparations for the human and structural damages Iraq has suffered, and stopping the corporate pillaging of Iraq so that their people can control their own lives and future; and
Full benefits, adequate healthcare (including mental health), and other support for returning servicemen and women.
Iraq Veterans Against the War is committed to protecting the integrity of our organization and reserves the right to verify all members' service records by submitting a request to the Official Military Personnel Files under the Freedom of Information Act. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please go to http://www.ivaw.org.
Iraq Veterans Against the War at the RNC:
Happy Veterans' Day! and a special thanks for your courage and patriotism during these tough times. The American people are indebted to you for your service, and we can all learn from your example of what it means to be a True American!
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Remembrance is an action word! Let us vindicate the memory of all who have died... by caring for the maimed and tried, and ultimately, by stopping further deaths ... let us all stand together; civilians, active forces and vets... let us activate preemptive memory!
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Iraq Veterans Against the War at the RNC:
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