Veteran Homelessness: a national epidemic

A veteran of war (in the United States) is a citizen of the US who actively served the military during times of war; to be eligible for military benefits and compensation after one's service, a solider must be discharged from their branch for any reason but dishonorable discharge. By the time US soldiers return home to the states, their minds have been intoxicated by the horrific tragedies of war. For this reason, many experience post-tramatic stress disorder and/or have a substance abuse problem,usually alcoholism. The military knowledge and skills a soldier obtains during training is imperative to serving their country during times of war; however, most of that information is not easily transferrable to a civilian job. A combination of mental-illness and job insecurity leads many veterans of war unable to provide funds for proper necessities such as a safe place to live, food, and clean clothes. As a result, homelessness begins to take effect; "The United States Code....[defines]...homeless...[as]...an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence". Men and women of the US military are constantly sacrificing their lives in order to ensure the longevity of the freedoms inscribed in the US Constitution. Conclusively, it is our duty as citizens to protect and defend the lives of our veterans.

                                                       

p.s. Mikayla I'm not sure how I should write about this topic because I myself can make an impact within my own community but I cannot eliminate veteran homelessness. Any ideas?