Veteran’s Day: Remembering and Looking Forward

On this Veteran’s Day we recognize those who have served our nation and continue to do so in their daily lives. We appreciate and honor these members of society not only as veterans, but as our loved ones as well: they’re our dads, sisters, uncles, grandparents and friends.

We recognize that coming back into the workforce after the trauma they’ve experienced is no easy feat, so we’ve provided some links below for recent veteran employment opportunities. We’ve also listed some sites for the family members and loved ones who also fight every day to help make life better for their veterans.

http://www.military.com/news/article/obama-to-promote-ways-for-vets-to-find-work.html?ESRC=sm_todayinmil.nl – a piece about President Obama’s actions being taken to provide work for veterans.

http://veteransfamiliesunited.org/ -A beautifully written and personal site created by parents of a man living with PTSD. The site is a place for families of veterans to connect, find help for their loved ones, and donate.

http://afps.dodlive.mil/ -A blog for veteran families and loved ones to learn how to regularly provide support.

http://www.dhs.gov/xcitizens/veterans.shtm -The Department of Homeland Security’s job site for veterans—they’ve employed 50,000 veterans so far and are always working toward helping more.

http://www.public.navy.mil/donaa/Pages/woundedwarrior.aspx -This site for The Department of the Navy / Assistant for Administration (DON/AA) pulls together financial and career support for veterans of the Navy and holds conferences to provide employment opportunities.