Veterans make up 6.1% of the US population and have served during wartime and in peacetime, with roughly one-third having served in the Vietnam War, one-quarter in the Gulf War, and 28% serving since 9/11. The percentage of veterans alive today who served in World War II is less than 0.2%. While the vast majority of veterans are US citizens, citizenship is not a prerequisite for enlistment; as of 2015, noncitizens made up less than 1% of veterans.
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Veterans make up 6.1% of the US population and have served during wartime and in peacetime, with roughly one-third having served in the Vietnam War, one-quarter in the Gulf War, and 28% serving since 9/11. The percentage of veterans alive today who served in World War II is less than 0.2%. While the vast majority of veterans are US citizens, citizenship is not a prerequisite for enlistment; as of 2015, noncitizens made up less than 1% of veterans.
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There are 15.8 million veterans alive in the US today, a figure representing 6.1% of the adult US population. Veterans have served during wartime and in peacetime, with roughly one-third having served in the Vietnam War, one-quarter in the Gulf War, and 28% serving since 9/11. The percentage of veterans alive today who served in World War II is less than 0.2%. While the vast majority of veterans are US citizens, citizenship is not a prerequisite for enlistment; as of 2015, noncitizens made up less than 1% of veterans.
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Today is Veterans Day, commemorating Armistice Day at the end of World War I. There are 15.8 million veterans alive in the US today, a figure representing 6.1% of the adult US population. Veterans have served during wartime and in peacetime, with roughly one-third having served in the Vietnam War, one-quarter in the Gulf War, and 28% serving since 9/11. The percentage of veterans alive today who served in World War II is less than 0.2%. While the vast majority of veterans are US citizens, citizenship is not a prerequisite for enlistment; as of 2015, noncitizens made up less than 1% of veterans. There are no known living veterans from World War I; the last known US soldier from that war was laid to rest in 2007. See stories from families whose relatives served in World War I here. Learn more about the history here: https://lnkd.in/gY-scy79 #VeteransDayHistory
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Today is Veterans Day, commemorating Armistice Day at the end of World War I. There are 15.8 million veterans alive in the US today, a figure representing 6.1% of the adult US population. Veterans have served during wartime and in peacetime, with roughly one-third having served in the Vietnam War, one-quarter in the Gulf War, and 28% serving since 9/11. The percentage of veterans alive today who served in World War II is less than 0.2%. While the vast majority of veterans are US citizens, citizenship is not a prerequisite for enlistment; as of 2015, noncitizens made up less than 1% of veterans. There are no known living veterans from World War I; the last known US soldier from that war was laid to rest in 2007.
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Today is Veterans Day, commemorating Armistice Day at the end of World War I. There are 15.8 million veterans alive in the US today, a figure representing 6.1% of the adult US population. Veterans have served during wartime and in peacetime, with roughly one-third having served in the Vietnam War, one-quarter in the Gulf War, and 28% serving since 9/11. The percentage of veterans alive today who served in World War II is less than 0.2%. While the vast majority of veterans are US citizens, citizenship is not a prerequisite for enlistment; as of 2015, noncitizens made up less than 1% of veterans. There are no known living veterans from World War I; the last known US soldier from that war was laid to rest in 2007.
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Veterans Day Today is Veterans Day, commemorating Armistice Day at the end of World War I. There are 15.8 million veterans alive in the US today, a figure representing 6.1% of the adult US population. Veterans have served during wartime and in peacetime, with roughly one-third having served in the Vietnam War, one-quarter in the Gulf War, and 28% serving since 9/11. The percentage of veterans alive today who served in World War II is less than 0.2%. While the vast majority of veterans are US citizens, citizenship is not a prerequisite for enlistment; as of 2015, noncitizens made up less than 1% of veterans. There are no known living veterans from World War I; the last known US soldier from that war was laid to rest in 2007.
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It's important to remember the difference between #MemorialDay, #VeteransDay, and #ArmedForcesDay. Remembering the difference makes our military community feel understood and helps civilians be mindful of sensitive days. #AcusFoundation #MemorialDay
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Did you serve in Iraq or Afghanistan? Do you know someone who did? - - This is an interesting article from Cobseo ➡️ A recent King's College study has focused on the transition into civilian life for Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans in particular: “When leaving the military, some people’s post-traumatic stress from their deployments were re-triggered. We explore why this may be the case, and why people who did not experience lingering post-traumatic might be different….” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dqur6jhy
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Did you serve in Iraq or Afghanistan? Do you know someone who did? - - This is an interesting article from Cobseo ➡️ A recent King's College study has focused on the transition into civilian life for Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans in particular: “When leaving the military, some people’s post-traumatic stress from their deployments were re-triggered. We explore why this may be the case, and why people who did not experience lingering post-traumatic might be different….” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ehfVypVF
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Navigating Military Relocation: Tips for Moving Every 6 Months Dealing with the uncertainty of military life in United States. 🇺🇸 Military families often face frequent moves and it can be tough to plan ahead. 🚚 #military #northernvirginia #les #moving #shortterm #permanent #housing #realestate #renting #propertymanagement
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