Independent Veterans of America
EVENTS
High-energy, high-impact events fueling the independent veterans movement.
IVA Events
UPCOMING
September 30, 2026 · New York City · 6:30–8:30 PM ET
LET VETS VOTE — NEW YORK
IVA and the Independent Voter Project bring independent, veteran and democracy-reform leaders together at Fraunces Tavern to announce a lawsuit challenging New York’s closed primary — the first move in a national campaign to open closed primaries. Free. RSVP required.
IVA Events
PAST EVENTS
June 16, 2026
VETERANS MEETING THE MOMENT — VIRTUAL
A virtual discussion with Paul Rieckhoff and special guests — a strategic update on the national landscape, IVA’s slate of independent veteran candidates, and the path to November.
May 18, 2026
VETERANS MEETING THE MOMENT — NYC
A cocktail reception with Paul Rieckhoff and IVA’s inspiring NextGen veteran leaders, bringing together independent veterans and supporters in New York City.
September 11, 2025
IVA WINNERS CIRCLE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, IVA returns to honor those we lost, unite as Americans, and lift up a new generation of independent veterans answering the call to serve. Join us for our annual Celebration of Service.
2024
IVA 9/11 CELEBRATION OF SERVICE
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, IVA gathered at Fraunces Tavern in Lower Manhattan to remember those we lost, unite as Americans, and introduce a remarkable class of independent veterans running for office across America.
LEAVE THE HERDS.
RUN WITH THE PACK.
We want veterans that value country over party. We want veterans who are not Democrats or Republicans. We want veterans that are ready to leave the herds. And run with the pack.
JOIN THE PACK
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HOW DO YOU WANT TO HELP?
Every path makes a difference.
ALMOST THERE
A few more details to lock in your commitment.
YOU’RE IN THE PACK
Welcome aboard. Here’s how to make your next move count.