Veterans Day 2020

As Veterans Day draws near, we are reminded of the sacrifices Veterans and their families have made for the freedom of our nation that we enjoy.

According to the US Census Bureau, there are 18-million Veterans. The report, Those Who Served: America’s Veterans From World War II to the War on Terror, chronicles the characteristics of Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Interesting data from the report include:  

·         Women make up a growing share of Veterans. About 1.7 million, or 9% of Veterans, were women in 2018. It is projected that number will jump to 17% by 2040.

·         Veterans from recent service periods have the highest levels of education. More than three-quarters of Post-9/11 and Gulf War Veterans had at least some college experience, and more than one-third of Gulf War Veterans had a college degree.

·         Among Veterans who had a service-connected disability, Post-9/11 Veterans had a 39% chance of having a disability rating of 70% or more – significantly higher than for Veterans from other periods.

Military Veterans make outstanding employees. Their discipline, work ethic and leadership abilities are easily transferrable to civilian positions. A Veteran brings the following skills to an employer:

·         problem solver and critical thinker,

·         performs well under pressure,

·         the ability to adapt and overcome adversity,

·         delegates based on the strengths and weaknesses of team members; and

·         represents a sense of diversity by bringing global perspectives.

SourceCast appreciates our heroes who have worn the uniforms of the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard while serving our country at home and around the world.

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