Out for A Cause – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

September 15, 2018 by TWN
Out for A Cause – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

Support was strong Thursday night at an event for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) at H Street’s Rock and Roll Hotel. The entertainment? 80’s cover band, the Legwarmers. Hundreds of attendees let loose on the fly-away day by singing along to a cover of Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take it”

In attendance: Justin Davey, Ashley Jones, Brad Howard, Dave Bond, Joel Bailey, Jeff Murray, IAVA Director of Policy

IAVA is the voice of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans in Washington. Led by veterans, our non-partisan advocacy work ensures that Iraq and Afghanistan vets and their families are supported, protected and never forgotten. Visit https://iava.org/ to learn more.

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