Tuesday, February 05, 2008

A great way to help wounded vets

Thanks to DailyKos for giving this story prominence today: an organization that helps wounded veterans get back into useful and fulfilling lives.

Here's a snip from the story:

There are men and women out there who feel they are only approached to be put on a pedestal or used as props. If you want to thank a veteran for their service, offer them a job. Give them a chance to apply their skills, work ethic and values to the civilian workforce. Let them have the opportunities to take care of their families. They’re not looking for sympathy; they just want to contribute to the society they fought for. If you are a veteran with a disability from any branch of the military who is returning from Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, Hire Heroes USA is here for you. -- Sgt. Justin Callahan, 10th Mountain Division.

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