Post-9/11 veterans more likely than pre-9/11 veterans to say readjusting to civilian life was difficult

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September 6, 2019

The American Veteran Experience and the Post-9/11 Generation

Post-9/11 veterans more likely than pre-9/11 veterans to say readjusting to civilian life was difficult

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The American Veteran Experience and the Post-9/11 Generation
Most veterans endorse joining the military
Veterans and the public associate being disciplined and patriotic with those who have served in the military
About half of veterans say the military prepared them well for their transition to civilian life
Post-9/11 veterans more likely to have been deployed, seen combat, experienced emotional trauma

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