Happening Now!!! @IAVA CEO Allison Jaslow 🇺🇸 representing our nations Women Veterans at a Senate Women Veterans Roundtable. Interested in getting involved? Visit IAVA.org! #IAVALeads

Session one of the May #IAVACavalry training in the books 🙌🥳

Big shoutout to these veteran advocates for their passion and excitement. This cohort is virtual, representing 9 different states, but the squad energy is real 💪 And thanks to jess mcintosh for joining us again.

Today is the anniversary of V-E Day. Here is a Stars and Stripes extra from May 8, 1945.

IAVA Welcome to the #IAVACalvary family y’all! Excited for you all to do amazing things for our fellow #Veterans .

This #AANHPIHeritageMonth , we honor the Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders who have contributed to safeguarding our Nation.

@3rdMaw Cpl. Johnson Truong is an air support operations operator whose family legacy was shaped by sacrifice. bit.ly/3w7kf8d

These #IAVACavalry are #VetsRising

Newest #IAVACavalry is stepping up to continue to serve our country, this time as veterans. #MondayMotivation

We're proud and excited to announce our next #IAVACavalry cohort 👏🙌

These 13 veterans, hailing from across the country, will attend virtual trainings with our staff, to learn and grow as advocates for our community 😎

Can't wait to see them in action starting this week!

On #MemorialDay we're going silent in honor and memory of the fallen, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Join us - take the pledge today 🇺🇸

Who are you going silent for? #GoSilent

iava.org/go-silent/#ple…

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

If you're struggling, don't struggle alone. Please reach out to Stop Stop Soldier Suicide for veteran-focused support and counseling. Their ROGER program is all about wellness at every level. Healing is possible 🙌
#MentalHealthMatters

' All of these issues lead to high rates of substance abuse and incarceration. And most jarringly, despite DoD’s best efforts, suicide has claimed more lives than combat during the post-9/11 wars.' It's a tragedy and a shame. Why would anyone choose this? thebulwark.com/p/disaffection…

It's #REDFriday 🔴

Take a moment today and Remember EVERYONE Deployed. Thinking of troops stationed abroad in parts of the world far and near - we thank you all.

Veterans can register for this offer through May 12 and have until July 7 to visit the parks with their free tickets. bit.ly/4a7SGcG

Allowing veterans from across the country to access cannabis legally is nothing short of a 'game-changer'

Read what veterans' groups like #IAVA are saying about the recommendation from the DEA in 7News DC: wjla.com/news/nation-wo…

Maintaining good mental health is a constant process.

In May we'll take some extra time to reflect on how our military and veteran community can support each other to feel like our best selves. Remember you can dial 988 and press 1 for veteran crisis support 24/7 🤍

Rob Serra IAVA If you were downtown on 9/11–as a first responder or survivor—please sign up for the registry & free healthcare. Do it for yourself, for your loved ones, & for our 9/11 community that needs the data from all of us so the program can continue to save lives: cdc.gov/wtc/index.html

Today, we remember Staff Sgt. Michael H. Simpson who died on this day in 2013 of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device. SSG Simpson was assigned to C Company, 4th Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).

De Oppresso Liber

#greenberet #rememberthefallen