Findings

Congress makes the following findings: (1) It is in the national interest of the United States for veterans to be successful after their service in the Armed Forces. (2) Veterans who are successful across various aspects of their lives after their service in the Armed Forces provide a continued return on investment to the United States for the time and resources spent on their training that made them successful in the Armed Forces. (3) Veterans bring highly valued skills to the civilian workforce, including leadership, problem-solving, technical expertise, and teamwork that make the economy of the United States stronger. (4) Veterans’ success after service can include starting a business, working in public service, raising a family, pursuing further education, competing in athletics, working to serve other veterans, and improving overall health. (5) The success of veterans enhances national security and military readiness. Demonstrating a lifelong commitment to those who serve strengthens recruitment, retention, and morale throughout the Armed Forces. (6) A veteran who uses military experience and veteran benefits to achieve success after leaving service in the Armed Forces is a positive influence on the next generation of people of the United States who will consider serving in the Armed Forces.