In Rossis Mail Box

Dear IAVA Supporter,

Today a new study by the Journal of the American Medical Association showed striking new findings about the severity of the mental health crisis facing returning Iraq veterans. One in five Iraq vets need mental health care.

This may come as news to the politicians in Washington. But for anyone who’s been listening to Iraq veterans, this should be no surprise. At IAVA, we’ve been talking for years about the flood of new vets seeking care. This week alone, our vets were interviewed in the New York Daily News and the LA Times about this issue. And we've made real progress in DC .

Right now, new veterans are facing a health care system that simply isn't ready for the influx. From hotlines that never get answered, to VA centers threatened by closure, to medical claims that get lost in the shuffle, the system designed to care for our Veterans needs a drastic overhaul. Click here to learn more about our underfunded VA .

Thanks for being a part of IAVA. We’ll keep working to keep you ahead of the curve on all issues coming out of Iraq – and let you know what you can do to really support the Troops.

Sincerely,
Paul RieckhoffOIF VeteranExecutive DirectorIraq and Afghanistan Veterans of Americawww.iava.org