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S. 1971, The Hire a Hero Act (9 comments ↓)
S. 1971 would authorize a competitive grant program to assist members of the National Guard and Reserve and former and current members of the Armed Forces in securing employment in the private sector.
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Dan Caulfield
Awesome idea, About time America
Ronnie Miller
I think it's great. I don't know why any military person would not be for this.
Jeff Smith
THIS IS GREAT for all those who have served!
Jeff Gray
As a retired disabled veteran in a very competive job market, I'm not looking for a hand out for what I have done for my country, but would like to at least get a far shake. I feel we are stero typed in the community and feel that something needs to be done. Fair is all I ask for. Age is already a factor at 47 and eliminates all law enforcement jobs to enclude Park rangers, but a college grad with a degree at 23 has the confidence of our american public to bare arms with no experience.
ssg. geroge johnson
I served two tours in iraq cnt not get a job nowhere lost my house all i wanted was a job is that to much to ask for
Sgt Julio C. Pinedo Jr
How is ti possible to be in the greatest country on earth, have served, lost more than just your life, come to Your country, because it is, and not have a job or the necessary help to get you back on your feet. This government & Congress are just a shame.
Zohe
I think is a great idea
Proudly Served
As as a young Marine infantry combat veteran, I can say there are only a few jobs out there that we grunts can adapt to. Law Enforcement, Fire Department, and Security are the most adaptable. If you don't want to go those routes and you don't have a college degree (Bachelors, because Associates are starting to be treated like a HS Diploma) you are most likely going to be looking at low income jobs and its hard to maintain a family with that. I've seen more homeless vets my age (23) on the streets now days. The Act is a good thing, and for those who don't want it, don't bother with it.
Combat veteran
Too much duplication of sertvices already. Too many entities fighting for the same ability to claim they have helped the most.