The Los Angeles Chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War invites you to attend . . .

Southwest Winter Soldier

Saturday, May 9th from 1pm to 8pm

Pasadena City College, Building R room 122

1570 E. Colorado Blvd in Pasadena

All are welcome to attend this forum for veterans, military families, and experts to share their views and experiences concerning the military. We will address the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. We will also have a question and answer session.

Panels include:

• Boots on the Ground-Marine Infantry (Iraq Veterans Against the War)
• History's Relevance-Vietnam Veterans Against the War
• A Daily Sacrifice-Military Families Speak Out
• The Ultimate Sacrifice-Gold Star Families
• Military Combat Strategy-Why the U.S. can't win an occupation

Guests should park in the designated student lot and follow the signs to building R room 122. Make sure to pay the $2 fee for parking and display it on your dashboard to avoid college citations. Please be prepared to register by showing identification and association to an organization (if any) the day of the event. All attendees should have proper registration to be allowed in by security personnel.

This is a peaceful and informative gathering. Attendees agree to abide to a strict Code of Conduct by registering and by presence. Violence, slander, or any other disruptive activity will not be tolerated and attendees displaying such behavior will be asked to leave.

Dinner and snacks will be provided and donations are highly encouraged and appreciated.

The event will also include informational resources from:

• Military Families Speak Out
• Vietnam Veterans Against the War
• Veterans for Peace
• Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project
• Addicted to War
• Peace Action West
• SoCal Oath Keepers

For more information or to volunteer to help out at the event, please email Wendy Barranco at wendy@ivaw.org.  Members of the media contact should contact Pat Alviso at mfso-oc@earthlink.net.