Group: The Bill Of Rights For American Veterans
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Sign The B.R.A.V.E. Petition NOW!
Veterans return from service with a number of mental and physical health challenges - and face long waits for the benefits they’ve earned. Get Congress to make veterans' issues a priority.
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Resources For Vets
Read up on the GI Bill, find resources to help you transition and join an online community of vets.
 
   
 
On-Campus Support
If you're a college vet, locate a Student Veterans of America chapter on your campus or start your own.
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Serve Our Vets
Serve those who have served our country. Find volunteer opportunities in your community.
 
   
 
Fight For Change
Veteran's issues are continually underfunded and overlooked. Sign the petition, but also push your congressional leaders to create change for vets!
 
   
 
Help Vets Transition Back
These brave veterans need support while transitioning back into civilian life.
 
   
 
A Night For Vets
Check out musical performances from 50 Cent, Ludacris and many more as artists and celebs come together to put on a show for our brave veterans.
 
   
 
Ryan From The Real World
Ryan from RW Brooklyn gets called back for active duty. Watch the decisive moment.
 
 
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by  thinkMTV on october 14, 2008
 
 
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About this Group
 
 
The Bill Of Rights For American Veterans Organized by thinkMTV on 10/9/2008
Location: New York, NY 10036
This group, made possible through the generous support of the McCormick Foundation, is your place to show support for our brave service men and women. Veterans can also access resources to help ease the transition back to civilian life.
Tags: war   america   Choose Or Lose   troops   Brave   support   Bill of Rights   ...
Group URL http://think.mtv.com/Groups/BRAVE/
 
 
 
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Blog post: Return To Duty: Ryan From The Re...

America has been at war for about eight years now. Over a million Americans have passed through multiple...

Views 332
Posted by thinkMTV on november 18, 2009 at 8:18 am
 
   
 
Blog post: Return To Duty: Ryan From The Re...

Coming to terms with being called back was not an easy task. It was something that I never thought would...

Views 347
Posted by thinkMTV on november 18, 2009 at 8:13 am
 
   
 
Blog post: MICHELLE OBAMA AND JILL BIDE...

 

 

 

 

MTV's Sway Calloway will host as  Michelle Obama and Jill Biden honor America's vets in a spe...

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Posted by thinkMTV on november 10, 2009 at 9:04 am
 
   
 
Blog post: WATCH: Today's Student Vets

Rich, a student veteran, talks openly about the challenges of adjusting to college life, and how civilian...

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Posted by thinkMTV on november 10, 2009 at 7:39 am
 
   
 
Blog post: WATCH NEW PSA: Humvee

Almost 70% of college students know someone who has served in Iraq of Afghanistan.

  

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Posted by thinkMTV on october 30, 2009 at 2:34 pm
 
   
 
Blog post: WATCH NEW PSA: Common Area

Transitioning from combat to college can be challenging,  but supportive friends can help make it easier...

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Posted by thinkMTV on october 30, 2009 at 2:31 pm
 
   
 
Blog post: WATCH NEW PSA: Lecture Hall

An important part of talking openly with student veterans is asking respectful questions.

 

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Posted by thinkMTV on october 30, 2009 at 2:20 pm
 
   
 
'I Really Believe Hope ... Watched Over Me'
Max Nitze, 23, explains how his fiancee (and a tattoo in her honor) helped him through his two deployments...
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by  MTVNews on july 06, 2009
 
   
 
'Thank You Just Doesn't Seem Like Enough'
"Stand up for our vets," James Marsden urges.
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by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'They Fought For Our Freedoms And Our Way Of Life'
Jennifer Hudson wants you to tell Washington that our troops need the disability benefits they deserve.
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by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'Tell Washington To Give Our Veterans The Suppor...
Elizabeth Banks thanks our servicemen and -women including two of her cousins.
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by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'Let's Give Our Troops The Support That They've G...
John Legend addresses the many issues facing young veterans, including homelessness.
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Views 140
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'You Are The Real Heroes'
"We gotta sign this BRAVE petition," Fat Joe urges.
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Fat Joe   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   ...
Views 181
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'Now We Have To Fight For Them'
Beyonce says signing the BRAVE petition is "your chance to say thank you."
Tags: MTV Think   Choose Or Lose   Beyonce   A Night for Vets: An MTV Conc...   ...
Views 1727
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
How Can You Be BRAVE?
Young vets explain the five points of the Bill of Rights for American Veterans.
Tags: MTV Think   Military   Choose Or Lose   troops   Brave   Vets   Bill Of Rights...
Views 167
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
'We Gotta Do Something About This'
"We need a little love for the men and women who give so much for us," Wyclef Jean says.
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Views 77
by  MTVNews on october 25, 2008
 
   
 
Johnny Cash: I AM The Nation
Johnny Cash knew we were all Americans. Your voice will be heard. VOTE November 4th.
Tags: politics   Choose Or Lose   Johnny Cash
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by  thinkMTV on october 23, 2008
 
   
 
News: Bill Of Rights For American Veterans: Bre...
The Bill of Rights for American Veterans: We break down the petition's calls to action for our next...
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Views 284
by  MTVNews on october 20, 2008
 
   
 
'That Fight Went On A Lot Longer Than Expected'
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams calls for better pay for soldiers. (10.20.08)
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Views 703
by  MTVNews on october 20, 2008
 
   
 
Secret Crowds (Live)
Angels & Airwaves perform "Secret Crowds" live
Tags: Concert   live   Angels & Airwaves   Brave   Secret Crowds
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by  thinkMTV on october 20, 2008
 
 
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