By Jennifer Steinhauer — 2020
Like most Americans, veterans have benefited from a robust labor market. But skills learned in combat do not always translate to private-sector jobs.
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Like most veterans, I found the transition from military to civilian life a struggle—a tougher struggle than I had anticipated. For me, I found that one of my trickier struggles was with my identity.
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For the first time in my life, I had to figure out who I was, I had to find my why, and I had to determine what I truly wanted for my life.
The process to uncover your purpose after a career in military service takes great introspection.
A veteran turned to art to try to heal his trauma. There he found solace and meaning. Now he helps others.
The Paralympics had not yet been invented. These veterans were sports trailblazers. They were medical miracles as well.
After months or years in far-off war zones, former soldiers are facing a new kind of isolation at college.
Every year, more than 250,000 Americans transition from active duty to civilian life. Sometimes, that comes with feelings of isolation and loneliness.
The loneliness of returning home after trauma
Every year, close to 200,000 active-duty service members leave the military and join the community of American veterans. A key component of the compensation and benefits that these veterans receive is funding for post-service education, including through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.