The Pros And Cons Of Military Veterans

When we think of a Military Veteran, often times our minds jump right to Vietnam or World War I and II. Many have served and sacrificed since the beginning of time. Some have been drafted, some chose the Military as a way of serving their country, while some chose to join for a guaranteed means to support them and their family. Not once did a Veteran think while they were Active Duty that eventually they would or could become unemployed. Unable to support themselves, or their family. Not once did they ever believe they would end up in a homeless shelter or be forced to live on the streets, or in their vehicle. The Government has made efforts to resolve unemployment and homelessness among our veterans, but can they do better, can they do more?
Vietnam veterans suffered through months and sometimes years fighting through emotionally, physically, and spiritually difficult circumstances. They returned home after the war with the hopes of a fresh start, be afforded new opportunities, and finally have the opportunity to put the past events behind them. Unfortunately, many of these veterans found the transition back to civilian life to be much too difficult, and challenging. This in turn caused a …show more content…
This can often times have a negative effect on veterans that are searching for proper employment. Although employers by law cannot discriminate against disabled veterans, some employers tend to hesitate when hiring from this population for fear of being unable to incorporate them into the workplace environment. This alone has a direct effect on veteran health. The two most prominent health effects are depression and suicide. While active duty veterans feel a sense of purpose, have pride and and have many achievements that come from concentration and responsibility. Many veterans miss this, and lack the sense of belonging after they leave the