ICYMI: more #IAVACavalry vets in training this week 🙌

Post-9/11 vets: Make sure your voice is heard in this moment!

.IAVA’s Cavalry is growing, y’all! #IAVALeads

"About 86% of veterans polled said that individuals involved in the leak of sensitive military airstrike information on the messaging platform Signal should be 'held accountable' for those mistakes. That included 76% of veterans who identified as Republicans."

More details via Leo Shane III here: Poll shows young vets unhappy with Signal leak, federal program cuts militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/…

He was shot in the helmet and the arm during a SIX-hour firefight. But Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II didn’t let that stop him. He kept moving, treating the wounded, fighting back, and saving lives in Shok Valley, 2008. 🇺🇸

Take the Pledge. #GoSilent

It’s been a minute since I’ve reminded folks that every Friday is a #RedFriday at IAVA. Consider this your reminder! #RememberEveryoneDeployed

Since the election, I've talked to about two dozen trans service members. There are a lot of complicated feelings, but the bottom line is they're tired of their identities being politicized and just want to continue serving honorably. military.com/daily-news/202…

SO pumped about this! Thank you, Easy Day Foundation! Can't wait to shine some serious light on our community on #MemorialDay as a part of this partnership around the American Music Awards. 🇺🇸

Big props to the American Music Awards for using the show to shed light on the sacrifices of those who've given so much in defense of our great nation this coming Memorial Day. Excited to see the impact we're able to make together! #AskNot #GoSilent

Looking forward to honoring these incredible leaders at our IAVA Salutes event in Washington, DC next week! Join us for what will be an evening that's sure to inspire!

Congratulations to Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸 for receiving @IAVA’s 2025 Leadership in Journalism Award. On the recognition, IAVA CEO Allison Jaslow said, “Her award-winning reporting on military sexual assault gave voice to many suffering in silence and undoubtedly saved lives.” More 🔽

Good. Send them to Arlington National Cemetery instead.

Starting Now: Secretary Marco Rubio testifies before the HFAC on the FY26 State Department budget. IAVA urges Congressional oversight and support for the CARE Program (Reauthorized for 3 years in the bipartisan FY25 NDAA) to protect Afghan allies. The CARE Program is vital for the safety of

Memorial Day traditions at Arlington National Cemetery 🇺🇸 Since 1948 the The Old Guard has participated in the "Flags In" tradition, where they place small flags on tombstones and niches throughout the cemetery. 📸 Sgt. Nathan Winter

Help us honor our fallen. 🇺🇸 Join us for a live stream of the Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow at 11 a.m. on our official pages.

Every year, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring. They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died. France also gave us this land as American soil. #MemorialDayWeekend

Every year you show up for our community, Jake Tapper 🦅 Thank you as always for using you platform to remind folks about the true meaning of #MemorialDay #AskNot #GoSilent

“Ordinary people whose lives became extraordinary expressions of duty.” We honor those who fought and died for our Nation. We pray for a meaningful Memorial Day to our Gold Star Families and the friends of those no longer with us. We say their names and keep their memory alive.