#returning veterans

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Some of the 14,576 soldiers of the famed 44th Infantry Division wave and cheer as the liner Queen Elizabeth, which brought them home from Europe, ties up at a dock, July 20, 1945. It was the 44th Division that battled its way across France to the Austrian heart of the now-crumbled Nazi empire.

Photo: Anthony Camerano for the AP

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The Nomad: Veterans In The Post-Transition Employment Space

Nearly half of 200,000 veterans entering the workforce annually leave their first job within a year and roughly 80% within two years. We need to have a a greater purpose. When we don’t find one, we move on until we find it.

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The Nomad: Veterans In The Post-Transition Employment Space

Nearly half of 200,000 veterans entering the workforce annually leave their first job within a year and roughly 80% within two years. We need to have a a greater purpose. When we don’t find one, we move on until we find it.

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The Nomad: Veterans In The Post-Transition Employment Space

Nearly half of 200,000 veterans entering the workforce annually leave their first job within a year and roughly 80% within two years. We need to have a a greater purpose. When we don’t find one, we move on until we find it.

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Nonprofit Trains Service Dogs For Veterans Battling PTSD

“MILITARY TIMES” By Dave Lubach “Shannon Walker had worked with hundreds of dogs and their owners during 30 years as a professional dog trainer.  One thing she wasn’t as aware of was the struggles that some veterans go through once they come home to civilian life.” ______________________________________________________ ” Of all the training jobs…

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Chris Hedges: The Lie of Patriotism

Chris Hedges: The Lie of Patriotism

BALTIMORE—When Rory Fanning, a burly veteran who served in the 2nd Army Ranger Battalion and was deployed in Afghanistan in 2002 and 2004, appeared at the Donald Trump rally in Chicago last month he was wearing the top half of his combat fatigues. As he moved through the crowd, dozens of Trump supporters shouted greetings such as “Welcome home, brother” and “Thank you for your service.” Then came…

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Veterans are marching into Hollywood and Got Your 6 is proud to connect them. Learn more about our newest nonprofit partner Veterans in Film & Television- formed by veterans, for veterans in Hollywood. http://bit.ly/1q2ven9