
Supporting vets beyond Veterans Day
Laura Young
news@greenepublishing.com
There are approximately 15.8 million veterans in the United States, ages 18 and older. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for veterans in January 2025 was 4.2, compared to the nonveteran’s rate of 4.3 in January.
According to Charity Navigator, there are more than 40,000 American charities with military-related missions, and Americans donate more than $2.5 billion annually to them. With so many groups offering