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2.14.25 | Health & Wellness

United States Army Reserve/National Guard soldiers’ healthcare experiences, attitudes, and preferences: Differences based on deployment status


Some United States Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers have substantial health needs, which may be service-related, but not necessarily resulting from deployment... Read More ▶

2.10.25 | Families

2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey


Blue Star Families conducted the 2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey from March to May 2024. Capturing the experiences of nearly 5,600 respondents worldwide and generating millions of data points... Read More ▶

2.07.25 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – January 2025


On February 7th 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 143,000 in January, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, retail trade, and social assistance. Employment de... Read More ▶

1.29.25 | Health & Wellness

Veteran Affairs Disability Compenstation: Likely the U.S.’s largest disability program, but what do we know about its impacts on service-disabled veterans?


The last few decades have seen rapid growth in the size of the Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation (VADC) program, which provides tax-free cash benefts to veterans with disabilities connected to military service.... Read More ▶

1.10.25 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – December 2024


On January10th 2005, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment increased by 256,000 in December, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent. Employment trended up in health care, government, and social assistance. Ret... Read More ▶

12.06.24 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – November 2024


On December 6th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 227,000 in November, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent. Employment trended up in health care, leisure and hospitality, government, and social... Read More ▶

11.14.24 | Entrepreneurship

Veteran Certification: Debunking Myths and Streamlining Processes


This paper affirms the continued intent of the IVMF and CVOB to demystify and help streamline the VOB certification process by advocating for the establishment of either one nationally recognized certification, or a unified verification process where... Read More ▶

11.01.24 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – October 2024


On November 1st, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment was essentially unchanged in October (+12,000), and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent. Employment continued to trend up in health care and government. Tem... Read More ▶

10.29.24 | Policy

Military Service and Political Participation in the United States: Institutional Experience and the Vote


“This article tests whether military service is associated with subsequent electoral engagement by veterans. In particular, we are interested in how military service may help to overcome the costs of participation for those with relatively low leve... Read More ▶

10.15.24 | Entrepreneurship

Advancing Military-Connected Entrepreneurship


The Advancing Military-Connected Entrepreneurship initiative, funded by Walmart, aims to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem and support veterans, military spouses, and other military-connected business owners as they develop their businesses.... Read More ▶

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