America's independent veterans are on the move—and IVA just endorsed three new leaders to prove it. These candidates are the tip of the spear in a rising movement fighting for open primaries, nonpartisan governance, and country over party. Veterans know the mission.
Independent veterans who are interested in continuing to serve. Independent vets who are willing to step up. And independent vets and allies that want to support those that do. The future is now.
These were men and women who put country over party. They answered the call, not for a political faction, but for the soul of America. They ran in when others ran out. They led. And they paid the ultimate price, far from home, in brutal conditions.
On September 2, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's formal surrender, a powerful ceremony honored more than 1,000 US troops who died as prisoners of war—service members who endured unimaginable suffering and sacrifice.
This strategic addition reinforces IVA's position as the leading organization unifying politically independent veterans to defend and strengthen American democracy. Learn more about our mission and impact: https://independentveteransofamerica.org/ 🇺🇸
Mr. Williams' extensive experience in leadership, media, and public advocacy, combined with his unwavering commitment to public service, will significantly strengthen IVA's strategic efforts to identify, empower, and elect independent veterans across all levels of government.
🇺🇸FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Independent Veterans of America (IVA) is honored to announce that television icon and distinguished Navy veteran leader Montel Williams has joined our IVA Advisory Committee.
IVA is empowering a new generation of independent veteran leaders that will respect our military, serve with honor and bring the heat in America down–not turn it up.
For too long our military and veterans have been used by politicians on both sides of the aisle as stage props and window dressing, only to be discarded as soon as the cameras are gone. IVA is on a mission to change that.
Leaders who want to bring people together, solve problems and stand up for the values our brothers and sisters in uniform of every generation in uniform died to protect.
That's why we founded Independent Veterans of America (IVA). To help elevate leaders who served themselves and understand how to stand up for our values.
Our country's military and values are sacred. And they need honorable, independent leaders with integrity that can defend them. Especially in perilous times like this.
INDEPENDENT leaders that understand that the flag and the uniform aren't just decorations to throw around when you want to score points in the media or against your political enemies.
to Army tanks in DC for Trump's military parade tomorrow, there's never been a time that better shown how important it is to have responsible leaders to guide our country and to protect the values we all hold dear.
