Happy Veteran’s Day

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"... ONLY SO LONG AS IT REMAINS THE HOME OF THE BRAVE." 

Veterans are at 72% higher risk of suicide than those who haven't served.

source: https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/vet-stats

Between 2010 – 2022, the number of veterans experiencing homelessness is dropped by 53.3%. However the number of veterans experiencing homelessness has increased by 7% between 2022 and 2023.

source: https://veteransdata.info/

 

Approximately 11% of veterans who visit a medical facility run by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time have a substance use disorder (SUD).1 

  • More than 80% (nearly 900,000) abuse alcohol. As to light

  • Nearly 27% (about 300,000) abuse illegal drugs.

  • About 7% (almost 80,000) abuse both alcohol and illegal drugs.

source: https://veteranaddiction.org/resources/veteran-statistics/ 

"THIS NATION WILL REMAIN THE LAND OF THE FREE ... 

ONLY SO LONG AS IT REMAINS THE HOME OF THE BRAVE." 

Elmer Davis

Remember to thank a veteran. 

Find ways to help veterans. 

This is what Americans do!

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