The unemployment rate for vets at the end of 2018 was at 3% while the nonveteran rate dropped to 3.5%. The overall number is good, especially compared to the 3.6% overall rate. The unemployment rate was 2.1% for men in April, down from 3.9% the year before. Samples are in the millions with labor force participation rates topping 79%, far above the roughly 63% of the overall labor force. The unemployment rate is certainly one indicator, but it alone is insufficient in addressing our warriors’ career interests, opportunities, and challenges.

Source: Forbes May 27, 2019 15:56 UTC