It has often been said that we are very good at sending people to war, but not as good at supporting them when they come back. This rings terribly true when you look at the vast percentage of military veterans who are struggling to make a smooth transition to civilian life. From finding gainful employment to dealing with mental issues, every aspect of a veteran’s life is a call for help that goes mostly unheard outside of veteran’s organizations. Seeing the need to address this, Jim Dolan of Illinois Joining Forces and Justin Miller of the USO Pathfinder Program are looking for support for these veterans in a more comprehensive way. For them, the missing link in veteran transition is community support. In each of their respective organizations, they are spreading awareness and spearheading initiatives to actively involve communities in doing their part to give these heroes the welcome they truly deserve. Join in on this episode as they share their brilliant insights on this topic with host Timothy J. Hayes.
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