IVAW Members sorted by branch of service
Branch: Army Reserve (USAR)
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Home: Pennsylvania
After having served a one year tour of duty in Iraq, 2003-2004, I have returned home fully convinced of the immorality of this war. I strongly believe it is my moral obligation to actively oppose this war, as well as help educate the American public on the futility of current U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East.
Branch: Army National Guard of the United States (ARNG)
Rank: spc
Home: Texas
I am currently at Camp Bucca on Stop Loss orders. Ive been in for 7 years and I have done two tours in Iraq.
Branch: Army Reserve (USAR)
Rank: SGT
Home: Colorado
"We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial. And like so many addicts about to face cold turkey, our leaders are now committing violent crimes to get what little is left of what we're hooked on." -Vonnegut
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: PVT, I was a SPC before I was demoted.
Home: Florida
I deployed to Iraq for 13 months and turned against the wars during that time. I refused deployment to Afghanistan in April 2009 and was incarcerated few months later. I was discharged from the Army in October 2009.
Branch: United States Air Force (USAF)
Rank: Airman First Class
Home: Virginia
I am an Air Force band vocalist serving our country by sharing my gift of music throughout the world. I travel all over the world with a rock band, promoting the positive messages of the US military.
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: CPL
Home: Georgia
Infantryman that served in Iraq from August 05 - July 06 with the US Army's 10th Mountain Division.
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: E-4/Specialist
Home: Illinois
Branch: Army Reserve (USAR)
Rank: SPC
Home: Texas
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: spc
Home: Kentucky
I served 7 months in Iraq from January to July 2004 in Baghdad and Najaf. I was wounded by an IED and was awarded a purple heart. In January 2005 I went AWOL to Canada and after almost two years of fighting to open the doors for others I was being deported so I came back in October 2006. I was discharged without a court martial because my unit was in Germany. Peace much love and most of all Resist!!!!
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: E-4
Home: Michigan
Trained as Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, Ammunition Specialist; cross-trained as a Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Operator and Convoy Security Escort in Kuwait and Iraq. Graduating with honors with an Associates in Business in Spring 2009 and starting at University in the Fall. President of Business Professionals of America and Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at my school.
Branch: United States Navy (USN)
Rank: E-5
Home: Illinois
I served in the United States Navy from 1998-2006 as a Cryptologist. I joined the military for many of the same reasons; money for school, duty, travel, etc. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served my country, but I am honored for being a part of IVAW.
Branch: Army National Guard of the United States (ARNG)
Rank: e-4
Home: Illinois
I served in the Michigan Army National Guard for six years as a 13B (Artilleryman) in Charlie 1-119th. I was mobilized to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to serve in Camp Delta as a prison guard.
Branch: United States Air Force (USAF)
Rank: SSgt
Home: Iowa
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: E3
Home: Illinois
Branch: United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Home: Washington
I enlisted in the Coast Guard six months after I graduated from high school. I went to basic training in Cape May, NJ in January of 2001, and my first duty station was the 378’ USCG Rush in Honolulu, HI. I realized fairly quickly that I had made a mistake, and as impulsively as I joined the Coast Guard I went AWOL. I am committed to making sure that service members are treated fairly while in, that they get the benefits they earned once they’re discharged, and that our nation doesn’t send them off to fight immoral and illegal foreign wars and occupations like the ones in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: SGT
Home: New Jersey
I got back from my last tour in october, this time around i was called out of the IRR. I wasnt in agreement with the war when this tour began, but being there this time my veiw has shifted from a vague dissagreement, to a need to take action. This war goes against everything we are supposed to stand for. The powers that be are tainting our legacy. If you arent furious, you arent paying attention!
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: CPT
Home: California
I served in Iraq APR 2003-JAN 2004, mostly as the Regimental S2 for 2nd ACR. I left the military shortly after my Iraqi tour because I didn't support the war and didn't want to continue risking my life for a cause I thought was unjust and illegal.
Branch: Army National Guard of the United States (ARNG)
Rank: 1LT
Home: Utah
I'm an Iraq war vet. I wrote and published a book based (partly) on my war experiences, "Shared Sacrifice: Don't Ask Don't Tell & The Global War on Terror".
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: SPC
Home: California
I joined at 17. Trained as a combat medic. Deployed to Iraq on October 2005 until July 2006. I worked as a combat medic and anesthesia technician.
Branch: United States Navy (USN)
Rank: CTR2/E-5
Home: Pennsylvania
I am 25 year old veteran and now a freshmen at Millersville University of PA. I am majoring in history.
Branch: United States Air Force (USAF)
Rank: E-4/ SrA
Home: Ohio
I have been in the Air Force 6 years now.I'm near my seperation. I have worked as a security forces Airmen the entire time. I would just like to help my other brother in arms any way that i can.
Branch: United States Air Force (USAF)
Rank: SrA
Home: California
Branch: United States Army (USA)
Rank: SGT
Home: Connecticut
Served as a Medic with 4th ID out of Fort Hood during OIF 05-07. Some of the things I saw and experienced during my time caused a drastic change in my views, and now I am trying to end this bullshit.
I'm also the secretary of the newly formed CT chapter.
Branch: Army National Guard of the United States (ARNG)
Rank: SGT
Home: Indiana
Served in Squad Leader position for Infantry squad in Iraq throughout 2003 and 2004 in An Nasiriyah and Baghdad. ETS: 27, July 2007
Branch: Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR)
Rank: Cpl
Home: Maryland
I have always been "militant" so it's sort of funny that I joined the military...and of all things the Marine Corps.
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