About GIAVA
The Gulf Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Association Inc. is an organization made up of former defenders of freedom. We welcome all military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bonds are the battlefield, our love for our country, protecting our freedoms, and our commitment to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.
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Our core values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. These values we hold true and are the basis of everything that we do making up the morale fabric of who we are.
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Our primary mission is to organize former Middle Eastern Veterans giving them a place that promotes fellowship and comradery, and to further maintain the brotherhood that we all shared while in uniform. Additionally, we will provide a support system that promotes good mental health with our members.
The Sacrifices of War
Monument
The Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans Association, Inc. is soliciting financial support for The Sacrifices of War Monument proposed to be located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This monument will be to honor those who have served in combat and passed away after returning home and carrying the physical or mental wounds, directly or indirectly, sustained from service for our Country. Memorialization is important because it helps survivors come to terms with the reality of losing a loved one and beginning the grieving process. This monument will allow a place for family and friends to support each other during such a trying time.
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The Sacrifices of War Monument will help fill the gap of those service men and women who would not otherwise be recognized for their ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your consideration.
Donations in any amount are appreciated and donors in the categories below will be acknowledged in publications and at the memorial unveiling:
Stars & Stripes $10,000+
Platinum $5,000
Gold $2,500
Silver $1,000
Bronze $500
Veteran's View Newsletter
The Veteran's View Newsletter is a newsletter of a series, published monthly, to highlight Veterans and Veterans' affairs in the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The purpose is to have a publication dedicated solely to our Veteran community. Although other publications and websites promote the similar topics, it is prudent to bring many of those items into one publication. Click below to receive the Veterans' View.
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Past Editions
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Veteran Resources
Local Treasure Coast Veterans Organizations
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Daughters of the American Revolution, Saint Lucie River Chapter
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Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Mary Edwards Walker Tent 12
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Air Force Sergeants Association, Elmer Andrews Chapter 564
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Charles Carr - Rolling Thunder Inc. Chapter 6. Mailing address only. 5914 N.W. Bayou Court. Port Saint Lucie Florida 34986
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Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans Association
Burn Pit Registry
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Health Issues
You can file a claim in any of these ways:
Operation Sacred Legacy
https://irsc.edu/news/articles/irsc-operation-sacred-legacy-launch-11302022.html
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References
Seldes, S. (2022, November 30). IRSC joins congressman Brian Mast in operation sacred legacy. Indian River State College. Retrieved December 7, 2022, from https://irsc.edu/news/articles/irsc-operation-sacred-legacy-launch-11302022.html