First and foremost, in the beginning of this year, there were about 220,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans that did not have a job. Before then, an estimated, 185,000 people, were without a source of income. With this alarming rate, more and more veterans become jobless as the days go on. Many companies see veterans as useful for their hard work and discipline, nevertheless, they continue to turn down their applications. “When Douan eagerly signed up for the military in high school, recruiters told him veterans were coveted hires in the civilian workplace, targeted by employers for their hard work ethic and discipline” (Stephanie Chen). Also, because veterans are more sophisticated, they treat scenarios in the work field …show more content…
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