More than 1.6 million Americans have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As of August 1, 2007, 67,000 of them had been killed or wounded. In addition, more than 250,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans had been treated at treated at Veterans Administrations hospitals since their return home from combat.

If You're A Veteran or Active Duty Soldier
There are many veterans organizations during important work to make sure those sent to fight get the help they need. Iraq Veterans Against the War has two great web-pages with resources for veterans and active duty personel. Veterans for America helps unite Vietnam vets with those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans for Common Sense has filed a class action lawsuit against the government asking a federal judge to force the VA to adequately care for soldiers after they come home. Courage to Resist supports the troops who refuse to fight. Active duty soldiers with problems can also contact the independent GI Rights Hotline by calling (800) FYI-95GI.

Contact Your Local Service Organization
Over 200,000 veterans will sleep on the streets of our nation every night. US Vets provides housing, counseling, job assistance, and to thousands of homeless veterans across the country each year. Swords to Plowshares helps vets in San Francisco, Operation Dignity helps vets in Oakland. New Directions is located on the campus of the VA in West Los Angeles. Black Veterans for Social Justice is active in Brooklyn.

Educate Yourself About the True Cost of The Iraq War
Antiwar.com provides a daily digest of news and opinion of what's really going on both in Iraq and on the home front. VA Watchdog is an independent web-site that follows veterans' issues and holds politicians' feet to the fire. The National Priorities Project has a special web-site detailing the costs of the Iraq war on every community in the United States.

Speak Out
Let our elected officials know how you feel about the Iraq War and treatment of America's veterans.

Write your Congressperson and your Senator.