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February 20, 2013

Younger vets still struggle to find jobs

  • The unemployment rate for veterans between 18 and 24 exceeded 20 percent last year. It was also in double digits for those 25-34.
    • By KEVIN FREKING
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — Two months after completing his five-plus years as an Army medic, Dan Huber is still looking for a job. And while he's had some promising interviews, he has no assurances the search will end soon.

    That's given him some insight that he shares with some of his buddies back at Fort Polk in Louisiana: Don't wait until you've left the military to determine how you'll make ends meet as a civilian.


     
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