How Should the U.S. Support Returning Veterans?
Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are most concerned with getting a job, according to data released this spring. They also are focused on finding mental and physical health care. Indeed, veterans can find themselves dealing with disabilities on their own, fueling the epidemics of homelessness and suicide.
This weekend, Americans are honoring those who have given their lives in military service, but what about those who survive their wars, but continue to pay a price when they return? What are the most pressing challenges that returning veterans face, and how should the nation respond?
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I have been currently serving in the U.S Army for 7 years this month. I wanted to get a degree in the same type of job that I am doing for the Army. I am attending Full Sail University for a Bachelor in Digital Cinematography, and the Post 9/11 GI Bill does NOT cover my degree. I have to find about 10,000 dollars some where in order to pay for my degree. That would be awesome considering the debt I am already in physically and mentally from my deployments. That’s all I want. A paid for education. (P.S I do know about the yellow ribbion program, I am still in so this doesnt apply)
@Service Member- Check out our education pillar and all the non-profit partners involved who are focused on getting veterans the education they deserve http://www.gotyour6.org/pillar/education/
My name is Charles Wade. I’ve been in the military for over 20 years. I am an OIF/OEF Veteran. I also work as the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Support Specialist. I find many times at our events single Service Members don’t have a support system or someone they trust and can turn to.
Does Got Your 6 have registered veterans that come together and talk about issues or provide some type of support?
@Charles- Check out our non-profit partners and all the ways they help veterans. http://www.gotyour6.org/