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A stunning examination of an often overlooked (by the general public) problem. I'm in shock reading this and hope that it will zoom to the top of priority lists for the government and social services. As Tom Clavin points out, these are the people who are protecting us. How can we not be more vigilant about them. And, when considering their general youth, the problem becomes even more urgent and the current outcomes so much more poignant.
Sad story indeed. As a 70 year old veteran I think, how this can be happening? I do believe that our citizens and particularly our politicians do not appreciate our veterans. There is almost zero training for them to succeed in the afterlife of military service. Young people enlist, do their service commitment and believe things are going to be good when they get discharged. Only rarely does your MOS provide you with after military employment. I am fortunate and lucky to be where I am but I also understand that it could have been a a much different road.
A stunning examination of an often overlooked (by the general public) problem. I'm in shock reading this and hope that it will zoom to the top of priority lists for the government and social services. As Tom Clavin points out, these are the people who are protecting us. How can we not be more vigilant about them. And, when considering their general youth, the problem becomes even more urgent and the current outcomes so much more poignant.
Sad story indeed. As a 70 year old veteran I think, how this can be happening? I do believe that our citizens and particularly our politicians do not appreciate our veterans. There is almost zero training for them to succeed in the afterlife of military service. Young people enlist, do their service commitment and believe things are going to be good when they get discharged. Only rarely does your MOS provide you with after military employment. I am fortunate and lucky to be where I am but I also understand that it could have been a a much different road.