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Operation Recovery

published by IVAW Admin on 10/08/10 8:24pm

Thousands of troops are being sent to war despite suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST).  Many of us within IVAW have faced or are currently facing deployment as we try to recover from the severe trauma we have already experienced.

While we recognize that we must stop the deployment of all soldiers in order to end the occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan, we see the deployment of soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Military Sexual Trauma as particularly cruel, inhumane, and dangerous. Military commanders across all branches are pushing service members far past human limits for the sake of 'combat readiness.'  We cannot allow those commanders to continue to ignore the welfare of their troops who are, after all, human beings. There is a problem, a basic right is being denied, and we will organize to get it back. This issue affects all of us. Everyone needs to recognize that the improper standards of care in the military and VA are harming our brothers and sisters, our nation, and only furthers the cycle of dehumanization and destruction of these wars.

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Celebrating People's History: Iraq Veterans Against the War - Ten Years of Fighting for Peace and Justice

    'Celebrate People's History: Iraq Veterans Against the War - Ten Years of Fighting for Justice and Peace' is a portfolio poster project honoring IVAW's ten year history of speaking out against the wars and...
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Statement on the 12th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq

Today is a solemn day for us. Twelve years ago the Bush administration launched the illegal invasion of Iraq, forever altering millions of lives. As an organization made up of veterans who have seen firsthand the impacts...

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Celebrate IVAW's History

  Submit a Quote to Celebrate IVAW History To submit a quote use the online form here. As we reflect on 10 years of IVAW's work we need your help in telling the story.    Celebrate People’s History: Iraq Veterans Against...
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Board Nominee Bios

Below you will find statements from the Board nominees who are running this year. Please take a moment to read over them.  Michael Applegate Originally from Absecon, NJ, I grew up in a lower middle-class family and joined...

Iraq Veterans Against the War Statement on Resistance in Ferguson

A line has been drawn in Ferguson, Missouri. A line that separates a community collectively grieving for their lost son, and on the other side, a police force that is sworn to serve and protect but instead has brought...

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