The 2nd Annual Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans was held May 5 – 8, 2009 at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. During the four day conference, the CIAV met to discuss successes and challenges; key stakeholders from the DoD and government convened for a Roundtable; and members of the community attended panels conducted by CIAV experts.

Please read the full report: Moving Forward and Making a Difference which details the panels presented, provides an overview of the Roundtable, and outlines our next steps moving forward to better serve our military, veterans, families, and survivors.

Deployment results in complex constellation of stresses compounded by bureaucratic, social, medical and economic issues impacting our warriors. We have learned since the wars began that we must coordinate care, and leverage every resource to meet the needs of our warriors and their families.

The collaborative work of the CIAV, including information sharing and referrals, equips us to address the constellation of issues individuals face. We are very proud that we are the go-to-source for information, services, and support to our service members, veterans, their families, and their survivors.

To receive a hard copy of the report, email Megan Klein Zottarelli, Communications and Program Development, at mklein@stp-sf.org.

Thank you for your interest in the Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans and our plans moving forward to better serve our military, veterans, families, and survivors.