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This Veterans Day is an opportunity to remind our citizens about the challenges veterans may face both during and after their time in service.
Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part ...
Many veterans entered. Derek Gordon/Shutterstock The transition from military to civilian life can be fraught with emotional challenges, but practical things like getting a job, finding a place to ...
Sen. Jerry Moran: Thank veterans for their military service on Veterans Day, but don’t forget their everyday contributions to our communities. | Opinion
They take in about $1.3 trillion in revenue annually. Their numbers have shrunk, however, as the veteran population has aged. In a 2023 report, the SBA found veteran ownership declined from 11% of businesses in 2014 to 8.1% in 2020. Veterans enter the business world prepared with skills they gain in the field like leadership and problem-solving.
Concurrently, SVA and a number of Veteran Service Organizations were tirelessly advocating for an overhaul of the G.I. Bill to address the needs of the 21st Century student veteran. Six months after SVA's founding, President George W. Bush signed into law the Post 9/11 GI Bill. SVA programs and initiatives fall under these categories:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop following exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific event.It is characterized by several of the following signs or symptoms: unwanted re-experiencing of the traumatic event—such as vivid, intense, and emotion-laden intrusive memories—dissociative flashback episodes, or nightmares; active avoidance of thoughts, memories, or reminders ...
Many veterans entered. Derek Gordon/Shutterstock The transition from military to civilian life can be fraught with emotional challenges, but practical things like getting a job, finding a place to ...