IAVA / Ad Council - Alone

Why is the POST 9-11 GI BILL phone number a joke? I have been calling that number for several months. It is the same BS all of the time, you are on hold for ten minutes with recordings and then it says, "due to a high volume of calls we cannot assist you, please call back another time." And then it hangs up on you. How many months is this going to go on into the year of 2010 and beyond? How long are the lies going to continue with under-staffing and constantly using Americans?

WHATS THE SONG?

great ad

This is one well made ad. For me, I think the "alone" part is coming home to a fat, dumb, happy country obsessed with Starbucks, shopping, and nonsense 'reality' TV. You really would have no clue we were in two shooting wars. 90% of the population could tell you the latest on the NFL, Nascar, Usher or Britney but couldn't find Iraq on a map. Vet of Iraq & Afghanistan at 40, the young troops like this kid are A+. We shouldn't go to war unless it is important enough for EVERYONE to pay attention.

the good die young, as the saying goes

i respect this and all but i think its funny that a Marine Walks up to a Army Soilder when all they do in iraq is talk shit about the army

You'll feel really out of place when you first get back. Walking around in civilian clothes, no weapon, people around you driving like idiots...

Just remember you're not the only one who's been through it before. There are others who've been there and will know how you feel.

For all they do, they go by unnoticed as if they were the only ones in the world.

I just saw this today on T.V. I get sad when I see it but the end always makes me feel better.

IAVA is a wonderful organization. Don't badmouth it just because you don't like Jews.