Cold War Veterans Blog

Rieckhoff Announces relaunch of www.GIBill2008.org
At the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention in Orlando, Florida

Dear Sean,

We fought for a new GI Bill, and because of you, we won. Now it's time to take the next step.

This morning, I had the honor of addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The VFW was one of our major allies in the fight for the new GI Bill, and we wouldn't have succeeded without their support. As part of my remarks, I announced IAVA's relaunch of www.GIBill2008.org. The website, which served as a critical hub of online activism during our fight for the new GI Bill, is now a resource center for members of the military to learn about their hard-earned education benefits.

Starting this week, www.GIBill2008.org will provide America's newest generation of veterans with the tools they need to access the new GI Bill. It includes an interactive benefits calculator based on your zip code, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and the latest news and information about the new GI Bill as it goes into effect.

IAVA is committed to helping eligible veterans access their new benefit, and we've begun community outreach with ads in newspapers across the country, urging veterans to visit www.GIBill2008.org. The original GI Bill made education affordable for millions of veterans during the 20^th century. Thanks to your help in fighting for the new GI Bill, millions more will have the same opportunity in the 21^st century. None of this would be possible without your continued support.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Paul Rieckhoff
Iraq Veteran

Executive Director

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America