Veterans Day is Feb. 11. While the day honors service, many former service members say the toughest fight begins at home—navigating benefits, mental health care and red tape. Advocates across the region and beyond are stepping up to help veterans find stability and community.
Veterans make up about six percent of the U.S. adult population, according to the Census Bureau. Every Veterans Day, the country celebrates their service.
But beyond the parades and proclamations, though, many veterans say the real struggle begins when they return home—and lasts for years after the uniform...