October 29, 2009

CNN profiles Paul Rieckhoff '98

On CNN.com today, Ed Hornick profiles Paul Rieckhoff ‘98, executive director of IAVA, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association, in light of the passage for the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act.

Standing behind the president during a bill signing is a shining moment for any policy activist. For Paul Rieckhoff, it came last week when President Obama signed the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act into law.

Having served in the Army for six years and as an infantry platoon leader in Iraq, Rieckhoff knows something about the challenges active-duty soldiers face overseas and later when they come home.

Rieckhoff’s experience inspired the 30-something executive director and founding member of the nonpartisan Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans for America to challenge the way the country supports veterans.

Brian Meacham '97 | October 29, 2009 01:39 PM | Alumni

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