MEET VETERAN

Abby Malchow

Being a veteran means everything to me. I am both proud and humble because the Navy got me to where I am today and has made me a better person.

MEET VETERAN

Ksenia Voropaeva

I served as a logistician with the United States Air Force (in Japan, Greenland and Germany). Now, I am studying nonprofit management and organizational development and aspire to promote new paths for social good in the future.

MEET VETERAN

Maran Shaker

I served in the US Army as Combat Medic in Afghanistan, Germany, and South Korea. Now I am completing my graduate research in Biomedical Sciences and pursuing a career as a physician.

MEET VETERAN

Nick Colgin

I served in Afghanistan with the Army. Now I take some of the most disabled veterans to the top of the largest and most dangerous mountains around the world to help them realize that whatever is inside of them is stronger than what's in their way.

MEET VETERAN

Roman Baca

I served in Fallujah, Iraq with the United States Marine Corps. I started a dance company after returning in 2007 to inspire, empower, and bring together veterans, civilians, children, and people affected by war.

MEET VETERAN

De’Cha Laveau

I was a Radioman in the US Navy. Now, as a TV host and producer, I have a bigger megaphone for raising awareness about veterans issues.

MEET VETERAN

Jessica van Dop DeJesus

In 2006, I left Marine Corps active duty. Now, I run a food blog, The Dining Traveler, which helped launch my career as a travel media specialist.

Operation Unite America

Join us on Veterans Day
November 11th

Veterans Day 2016 is just 3 days after Election Day. Join IAVA's campaign to do the impossible: bring together all Americans.

After a long, brutal and disgusting election season, everyone’s had it. It hasn’t been a good look for America. Everyone is exhausted–many are outright embarrassed. But Republican, Democrat, Independent, Other…we’re ALL sick of the bickering, the commercials, the debates, the politics, the fighting.

Here is your mission (if you choose to accept it!), JOIN US:

1. Tag your Veterans Day activities on social media with #veteransday
2. Donate $11 to IAVA to help us support veterans
3. Attend a #veteransday #VetTogether (see map below)