Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) is an advocacy group of active-duty United States military personnel, Iraq War veterans, Afghanistan War veterans, and other veterans who have served since the September 11, 2001 attacks who are opposed to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. The organization advocates immediate withdrawal of all occupation forces in Iraq, reparations to Iraq so that the Iraqi people can control their own lives and future, and full benefits, especially adequate health care (including mental health), and other support services for returning servicemen and women.
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