Iraq Veterans Against the War-Los Angeles

About Me

Learn more about some of our local members here. Also, feel free to check out the IVAW national website.IVAW is comprised of those who are serving or have served in the U.S. military since 9/11/01 and agree with IVAW's mission statement. There are members of IVAW in all 50 states, Canada, military bases in Europe and Iraq. IVAW-LA is one of several chapters in the U.S. and its membership is composed of southern california residents, some of whom are currently serving in or are scheduled to be deployed to Iraq.IVAW's mission statement: 1. Full, immediate withdrawal of the U.S. military from Iraq. 2. Full support and benefits for returning veterans. 3. Reconstruction of Iraq for the sake of the Iraqi people.Our mission statement is based on three principles: 1. The military's goals in Iraq are unobtainable. 2. The occupation of Iraq is illegal. 3. The occupation of Iraq is immoral.

My Interests

Message us if you are interested in becoming a part of the IVAW team! If you'd like to make a donation to IVAW-LA, click here. IMPORTANT: The link is to the national IVAW account, so please write "IVAW-Los Angeles" in the "special project support" box.

I'd like to meet:

Veterans and servicemembers interested in joining and anyone who agrees with our mission statement, would like to know more about us, and most of all those who would like to help us END THE OCCUPATION.

Music:

Operation First Casualty-LA was another IVAW success!! Thanks to all those who helped make it happen. Check out our Fox 11 News Coverage at http://www.ivaw.org/node/1059. The link to this site has been removed due to html errors on myspace's part.

Movies:

From March 13-16th, 2008, U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan testified to what is really happening, day in and day out, on the ground in these occupations. The following are videos of L.A. chapter members' testimony.Eric Estenzo: ..Jason Lemieux: ..Wendy Barranco: ..Watch the rest of the Winter Soldier testimonies at our website.

Television:

On May 15, 2008, nine IVAW members went to Washington, D.C. to deliver Winter Soldier testimony to Congress.PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer covered Winter Soldier on the Hill:

My Blog

Check out this event: Pool Party

Hosted By: Lisa Cantu/Wendy BarrancoWhen: 05 Jul 2008, 06:00 AMWhere: Lisa's House1288 West 3rd St. San Pedro, CA 90732United StatesDescription:Lisa Cantu/Wendy Barranco Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Iraq Veterans Against the War-Los Angeles on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:50:00 PST

The meaning of "staying the course"

Deployment affects everyone especially family members who have to deal with the brunt load that service members carry. The "war" is not over because politicians say so. The "war" rages on inside the h...
Posted by Iraq Veterans Against the War-Los Angeles on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:47:00 PST

How IVAW supports Army values

We've reposted this well written post from www.ivaw.org because it perfectly states why being a member of IVAW is living up to one's values as a member of the military. The Army Values Support IVAWby...
Posted by Iraq Veterans Against the War-Los Angeles on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:35:00 PST

OFC III by Jeff Key

Sunday, I had one of the most profoundly moving experiences I have ever had. I can't say that it was one of the most pleasant; in fact at times it was very difficult. However,...
Posted by Iraq Veterans Against the War-Los Angeles on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:16:00 PST

Response to Marine General Peter Pace's "morality" statement

From Jeff Key: I am an Iraq War vet. This morning, for the first time in a long time, I felt a surge (sorry to use that word) of hope! When it has seemed for so long that no one in any kind of positi...
Posted by Iraq Veterans Against the War-Los Angeles on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:04:00 PST