Know Your Rights
The chain of command doesn’t tell you about it but, you have rights. You can join and participate in IVAW. Click here to find out more.
Membership Eligibility:
- Members have served in the United States Military since September 11, 2001. All recent veterans and active duty servicemen and women from all branches of military service, National Guard members, and reservists are welcome to join our ranks.
Please provide verification of service, click here for the acceptable paperwork.
- Members agree to the following three statements:
- Immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces in Iraq;
- Reparations for the human and structural damages Iraq has suffered, and stopping the corporate pillaging of Iraq so that their people can control their own lives and future; and
- Full benefits, adequate healthcare (including mental health), and other support for returning servicemen and women.
Information on proof of service:
- If you are interested in joining IVAW but do not have a copy of your proof of service (DD-214), you may request a copy from the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis via form SF-180. For more information, please visit http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/.
- Iraq Veterans Against the War is committed to protecting the integrity of our organization and reserves the right to verify all members' service records by submitting a request to the Official Military Personnel Files under the Freedom of Information Act.
- Forging and presenting a military or naval discharge certificate (DD-214) is a federal offense, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $100,000 fine.
If you are eligible, please use our online application or download our membership form (PDF) and send it to our office today!
By becoming a member, you are not obligated to the organization in any way at all. Your participation in the organization and our events is in your hands. However, now that you have joined the family, we will look forward to meeting you and will contact you to invite you to events.
Some things to expect as a member of IVAW:
- Connection to hundreds of veterans across the country and around the world
- Invitation to IVAW events (meetings, rallies, activities, etc.)
- Requests to speak with the press
- Requests for participation in special projects with artists, students, etc.
- Requests to participate in/speak at local events
- Supportive network of others like you who understand and care about you
- Training (media, public speaking, organizing, internships, etc.)
Want to know more about joining? Click here.
