Majority Support Vets

  From Military.com:

“Americans Really Like Vets and Think Businesses Ought to Hire More of Them, Poll Finds “

A new poll found that the high regard and trust Americans gave to veterans after the 9/11 terror attacks hasn't worn off, even after nearly 18 years of war. A great majority still believes that the term "hero" describes post-9/11 veterans -- 81 points on a 100-point scale -- according to a July survey by the Ipsos global market research and consulting firm. About 78% of respondents rate veterans as "valuable community assets" with a "strong work ethic" who should be afforded more opportunities for employment in their transition to the civilian workforce, the poll found. About 75% agreed that veterans come to the job market with unique skill sets; 75% also agreed that veterans would be a valuable asset to any firm willing to hire them, the poll found. Despite the positives, a majority of Americans -- 62% -- believes that post-9/11 veterans may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the survey. In addition, respondents who described themselves as either self-employed or working as a paid employee were asked whether they knew of any programs to promote the hiring of veterans. Only 13% said "yes." When the same question was asked of the same group in reference to military spouses, only 6% said "yes." The survey was conducted July 12-15 and consisted of interviews with 1,018 adults over the age of 18, Ipsos said. Among the findings: 79% agreed that businesses should do more to support veterans in their transition to the civilian workforce, and 64% agreed that veterans should have priority in hiring. About 68% agreed that businesses should do more to support military spouses who already work for them, the survey showed.

^ While it’s great that the majority of Americans think so highly of US Veterans we as a country need to do more for them than just talk. Praise is all well and good, but we need to really support the men and women who risked everyone for us. ^

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/08/16/americans-really-vets-and-think-businesses-ought-hire-more-them-poll-finds.html