Iraq Vets Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, and the Thomas Merton Center Anti-War Committee have teamed up to organize the "Pittsburgh Vets Tour" (PVT), a city-wide speaking tour featuring Iraq Vets and military families. Hear compelling testimonies of the Iraq War and about the actions GIs are taking in opposition to this war. Contact us to set up a tour visit.
IVAW founder speaks at Thomas Merton Center
On Saturday, July 8, the Thomas Merton Center was the setting for a talk by Michael Hoffman, a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and one of the founders of Iraq Veterans Against the War. Originally from outside of Allentown, PA, Michael enlisted in the Marines in 1999. He was stop lossed and his artillery unit deployed to Kuwait in January in preparation for the March 2003 invasion.
Iraq Vets Against War Speak on the War and the Growing Movement of G.I. Resistance
Location(s)
- Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church
- 1110 Resaca Place
- Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
Join us at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church on the North Side for evening with members of Iraq Veterans Against the War where they will be speaking about their opposition to the war and the current state of the growing G.I. resistance movement.
Showing of The Ground Truth with Iraq Vets Against the War
Location(s)
- First Unitarian Church Shadyside
- 605 Morewood Avenue
- Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Join the Palestine Solidarity Committee and Iraq Veterans Against the War for a showing of The Ground Truth. The filmmaker's subjects are patriotic, ordinary men and women who heeded the call for military service in Iraq - as they experience recruitment and training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities.
Pittsburgh Vets Tour Kick-off
Pittsburgh Vets Tour kicks off on Wednesday, May 23rd at the First Unitarian Church in Oakland. Seven vets participated in the event: Dave Kalbfeisc, Vince Emanuele, Adan Navarro, Todd Dennis, Mark Train, Aaron Hughes and Pittsburgh's own Paul Abernathy. Photo by Philomena.
