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Values, Vision, Mission: Need Your Feedback!

Everyone,

The Strategy Committee is seeking input from all members about ways to revise our core values, organizational vision, and mission statement. Now that the troops are home from Iraq, we need to collectively reevaluate the future of the organization and together come up with a sustainable vision for the future.

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What an end to the US combat role in Afghanistan will mean for IVAW's future

Withdrawal from AfghanistanGeneral Panetta announced that the US's combat role in Afghanistan would come to an end mid 2013. The annoucement was made by Panetta and not the POTUS. This may be an issue he campaigns on, so we should be prepaired to respond.

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POETRY EXPRESSIONS BY VETERANS' SANCTUARY

Mar 10th

March 10th at the Unitarian Church, 306 North Aurora Street Ithaca, NY 14850 

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POETRY EXPRESSIONS BY VETERANS' SANCTUARY

Feb 7th

Please join us share our experiences and create a feeling of community by supporting the returning troops and veterans of all wars. Veterans and all military personell share a bond that is not easy to replicate once our service is over. Help us capture time lost and a sense of family and purpose. Veterans are encouraged to use this venue to express their ideas and feelings in the form of poetry during the open mic portion of the presentation. EVERYONE WELCOME!

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DoD Twitter Town Hall Meeting, Monday Feb. 6, 2012 @ 3:30 PM EST

Hey all,

     I just found out that the Defense Dept. is holding a Twitter Town Hall meeting with Pentagon Press Secretary George Little on Monday Feb. 6 @ 3:30 PM EST.  You can submit questions via Twitter in advance or during the Town Hall by adding the hash tag #AskDoD to your tweet. You can also follow George Little on Twitter; his username is @PentagonPressSec.  
 
I'll definitely be submitting questions.  I think it'd be great if others could too!  
 
Peace,
J Hurd
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2012 Application for Project, Guest, and Resident Organizers for Fort Hood Spring and Summer Outreach Drive

2012 Application for Project,  Guest,  and Resident Organizers Please apply today! 
Its time to get into the heart of our work. Into ...
The day in day out.
The spade work.
The community building.
The power building.
The transformation of our selves and our world.
 
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CALL TO ACTION: G8 & NATO SUMMITS

published by Aaron Hughes on 02/01/12 11:49am

The Chicago Chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War calls on IVAW members nationwide to converge on Chicago for the G8 and NATO summits.

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Women War and Peace

Feb 4th
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A part of the Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on Afghanistan Exhibit, this panel will feature 4 speakers:

Sawsan Al Obaidi: Sawsan is an Iraqi refugee who arrived in the US about 2 years ago. She and her family spent a number of years in Syria before coming to the States. Sawson will be speaking about her experience in raising a young child during war and during crippling sanctions.

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This is Where We Take Our Stand

published by IVAW Admin on 01/31/12 5:16pm

This is Where We Take Our Stand is now broadcasting on PBS. Check your local listings, and if it's not on, let your local station know you want to see it. Follow the film at http://www.thisiswherewetakeourstand.com.

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Fort Hood Town hall - A step in the right direction

published by Aaron Hughes on 01/30/12 5:28pm

On Thursday at Under the Hood Outreach Ceneter and Cafe Geoff West, a reported from the Temple Daily Telegraph, watched the the Fort Hood Facebook town hall with service members and community members. It was clear to those that had gathered there that this town hall was not so much as a success for General Campbell but a step in the right direction.

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  • About
    • Founding of IVAW
    • Mission and Goals
    • War in Afghanistan
    • Why We Are against the Wars
    • IVAW Timeline
    • Board of Directors
    • Advisory Committee
    • Field Organizers
    • Staff
  • Events
  • Campaigns
    • Operation Recovery
    • Winter Soldier
      • Breakdown of the Military
      • Civilian Testimony
      • Corporate Pillaging
      • Cost of War at Home
      • Crisis in Veterans Healthcare
      • Future of GI Resistance
      • Gender and Sexuality
      • Legacy of GI Resistance
      • Racism and War
      • Response to DoD
      • Rules of Engagement
      • Press Coverage
      • Press Releases
  • Committees
    • AVAW
    • GI Outreach
    • Reparations
    • Women's
  • Chapters
  • Members
  • Resources
    • AWOL
    • Active Duty
    • Conscientious Objector
    • Depleted Uranium
    • History of Resistance
    • IRR Reactivation
    • Lariam
    • PTSD
    • Profiles of Resisters
    • Resources for Veterans
    • Stop Loss
    • Women's Resources
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