We thanked them for their sacrifices so that we could sleep safely every night. We awarded them for their bravery and patriotism. How have we forgotten to take care of them after all they have done? Is a small pension enough gratitude considering how much they sacrificed in service to their country? The problem is that few people are aware of the difficulties that veterans face once they go back to their ordinary lives, and even if there is awareness, the issue is not acknowledged well enough. They face not only financial, but also emotional stress as each day passes and without any aid and support. The veterans, who have spent most of their lives with military training, lack the job skills that are needed to make a living in the civilian world. With the pension that they get, they have to handle all expenses, from housing to groceries to
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