Obama offers more than "Thank You" to Veterans
By: Chandler Whicker
President Obama addressed Veterans in celebration of Veteran's Day in his Weekly Address. He offered a sincere "Thank You" to all Veterans and explained how he is supporting the Veterans just as the Veterans have supported and fought for the country.
"We need to serve them as well as they have served us" says Obama in an effort to help Veterans adjust to returning home.
According to Obama, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden's Joining Forces campaign has provided more than 290,000 returning soldiers and military spouses with jobs. The program also provided the necessary training soldiers need to hold civilian jobs.
President Obama has made it a priority to create new jobs which includes providing opportunities to returning soldiers. He asks that we "share the opportunity he or she has helped defend".
Obama called upon Congress to "do the right thing" and pass the Veterans Jobs Corp. Congress recently passed the Post-9/11 GI Bill which is helping more soldiers earn degrees.
Obama is currently working with community colleges and universities to improve educational standards for returning soldiers.
"I will make it my mission to make sure America has your back, not just on one day.., but 365 days a year." Since taking office, Obama has hired more than 300,000 Veterans. Obama recognizes success, but as more soldiers return home he seeks continued improvement.
As more Veterans return home and settle into a new lifestyle, it is Obama's mission to provide them with " a good job, good education, and a home to call their own."
