I have been a United States Marine for 20 years, so this story hits close. The military veterans of our great nation have been learning throughout their military careers. It is a never ending process, for anyone in uniform from the GED holder to those who hold several Masters or Phds., education is always important. “I have seen it in my own classroom — veterans bring the same determination and focus to their studies that they brought to serving our country,” said Dr. Biden, a lifelong educator and military mom. Dr. Biden said the efforts were “exactly what the First Lady and I hoped to see when we started our Joining Forces initiative two years ago … individuals, businesses, and nonprofits working with the public sector to step up and do what they do best to help veterans and military families.” (Guest Blogger) After 10+ years of war there are now millions of service members ready to get educated, and serve again wherever the country and society needs them.
Resource:
Guest Blogger (2013, November 14). Helping Veterans Succeed in the Classroom | ED.gov Blog. Retrieved November 18, 2013, from http://www.ed.gov/blog/2013/11/helping-veterans-succeed-in-the-classroom/
We have been a military family for 24 years. My husband was active Army for 5 and National Guard for 21. I also feel that service members are constantly learning and they should be thought of as a valuable resource for anyone that is hiring, no matter the position. They should wanted by all employers.
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