Kay Kensington

1st-Gen Greek immigrant, disabled veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (TBI), GI Bill scholar (Pol Sci +Nat’l Sec)

[IAVA @iava]

One week ago in the halls of Congress👇

#IAVACavalry grew into passionate, strong, advocate leaders in the course of our time together in Washington, but they also made new friends for life 🥹

Photos by: Jocelyn Augustino

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

My heartfelt thanks to @iava @jaslow @TrueBoots @RodgerPinto @cschauer and so many others in the #IAVACavalry for an unforgettable week in DC - you’ve all lit a fire in me and I’m so ready to get to work!

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

So incredibly honored to work alongside @cschauer this week in DC with #IAVACavalry - her story touched my heart

[Christina Schauer @cschauer]

We gave our intros so many times over the past 2 days that we had each other’s memorized. Can’t think of a better way to sign off. Thanks for another incredible week @iava. And, I’ll miss you boys, @hoffman4america, @RichPossertJr, & @LesherLance

#madelynslegacy
#iavacavalry

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

Flew home from #IAVACavalry DC event and the 1st thing I did was contact @RepBera and ask him to consider co-sponsoring HR 7365 - the VETS Safe Travel Act, which would grant TSA PreCheck to severely injured or disabled Veterans - thx @IAVA for showing us all how to get involved!

[IAVA @iava]

Foggy photo op of the 2024 #IAVACavalry on Capitol Hill raising our collective voices for Post-9/11 veterans.

This group is passionate, motivated, and dedicated to the fight for the benefits the newest generation of vets deserves.

[Christina Schauer @cschauer]

Start at 2:31 and watch for 5 minutes. You won’t regret it: https://t.co/O9zPrvLddC

[Kristen L. Rouse @TrueBoots]

This was a super cool spot, with an amazing view of the DC skyline. A great way to wrap up these tremendous last few days w #IAVACavalry. Thanks @tiktok_us for your hospitality!

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

So excited to meet @RepJasmine today on the Hill with #IAVACavalry :) between this moment and hearing IAVA CEO @jaslow’s testimony, this has been such an amazing day!! Thanks, @iava !!

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

@OliviaTwitaker’s beaming smile has been an energizing force for #IAVACavalry all week! @iava

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

Not even the rain could slow us down! Hair up, time to get to work! #IAVACavalry Excited to meet with the office of @RepJasmine today!

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

@TrueBoots Phalanx, halt! 😂

[Kaitlynne Yancy @KaitYancy]

Joint House and Senate VA Committee testimonies kicking off today and the #IAVACavalry is here! Can’t wait to hear our fearless leader, @jaslow, inform Congress about our legislative priorities!
#VetsRising @VetAffairsDems @HouseVetAffairs @SVACGOP @SVACDems #veteran

[Christina Schauer @cschauer]

Great day as always with the @iava! Shout out to my awesome team, @RichPossertJr @hoffman4america and @lescherlance
#iavacavalry

[Charles Brembry @CLBrembry]

Team Delta from the #IAVACavalry had a full day on Capital Hill. We met with Democrat & Republican, Representatives & Senators today. We got a chance to be a voice for veterans in chance to improve the lives of post-9/11 veterans. #IAVACavalry #IAVALeads

[Charles Brembry @CLBrembry]

7th and final meeting of the day with @ChrisForPA and Alex Rajakovich Legislative Assistant. Thank you for taking the time to hear us and discuss our legislative items. #IAVACavalry #IAVALeads

[Charles Brembry @CLBrembry]

#IAVACavalry Air Force Veterans on Capital Hill. #IAVA

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

So thankful to meet with the staff of Representative Joe Wilson while advocating for #IAVACavalry :)

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

There are steps you can take if you notice a #Veteran expressing signs of crisis on social media.

This toolkit can show you how to respond and provide support: https://t.co/EB3DAbL9LX.

[Kay Kensington @KayKensington]

@KevinFrandsen @Nationals @masnNationals Beautiful!

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

“Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer.” This is how I’ll remember Tony. He taught us about food — but more importantly, about its ability to bring us together. To make us a little less afraid of the unknown. We’ll miss him.