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Elizabeth O’Brien, Vice President of the US Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, joins Warrior Money to break down the importance of military spouse employment, what more can be done to assist veterans seeking new careers, and what programs they can utilize to make the transition easier.Yahoo Finance's Warrior Money, hosted by former Congressman Patrick Murphy and veteran investor Dan Kunze, is dedicated to uplifting the financial well-being of military veterans transitioning into civilian life. Each week, an array of guests—from everyday vets to high-ranking government officials—offer insight on successfully making the leap from service to business.Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected].00:30 - BLUF: Why are veterans drowning in a sea of goodwill when it comes to hiring?02:08 - What ROI is the government seeing on its investment in transition programs?03:57 - Military spouse employment10:15 - Addressing the veteran suicide rate12:35 - Breaking into the sports business17:09 - DOD SkillBridge program18:16 - Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot19:15 - Hiring Our Heroes21:38 - Elizabeth O’Brien takes the Warrior Q&A