How Do We Know? A Snapshot of Our Nation's Veterans

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:21:54 -0400

How Do We Know? A Snapshot of Our Nation's Veterans

Interesting information and demographics on our nation's veteran population RP Community!

Keep in mind this was published in July 2012 and contains a 2010 American Community Survey and 2007 Economic Census (Business Owners)

http://www.census.gov/library/infographics/veterans.html

The Census Bureau presents a snapshot of veterans statistics from the American Community Survey and the Survey of Business Owners.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 19 at 2015 8:25 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:25:39 -0400

Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

At least statistically speaking, veterans appear to do better than non veterans, and I'm okay with that!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 19 at 2015 8:44 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:44:52 -0400

Great info to know. Thanks for sharing

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 19 at 2015 8:45 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:45:56 -0400

Sadly he is going to go find in history as worse than jimmy Carterv

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 19 at 2015 8:51 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:51:06 -0400

We should all look out for one another and be aware of the signs our brothers and sisters need help

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Sep 19 at 2015 8:53 AM

MSG Floyd Williams — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:53:21 -0400

Good information now they need to do a survey on veterans who badly need assistance, then act on it asap.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 19 at 2015 9:58 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 09:58:46 -0400

Thanks for sharing the statistical data on Veterans compiled by the the Census Bureau COL Mikel J. Burroughs. I expect it may be fairly accurate since most veterans would be conscientious about filling out government forms. However since it is voluntary I expect some veterans do not complete the forms - certainly the homeless veterans would be hard pressed to complete the census forms.
I would be curious about how the census bureau gathered information on wars that Veterans served during. I didn't remember ever seeing any question about that when I filled in the last census form. I served during three wars like many of us. I expect the Census Bureau interfaced with the DoD and VA to gather information on veterans. Certainly DoD as employer could provide statistics on how many currently serving served during 1, 2 or 3 wars.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 19 at 2015 10:19 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:19:00 -0400

IMO, RP has the best members of any site doing this type of social networks. All are represented and the differences are primarily political in nature. Just as I remember it while serving. However, my favorite complaint is lack of organization of the forum. What could be done in 1/10th the time is hindered by having to chase comments all over the place for the same topic.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Sep 19 at 2015 10:28 AM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:28:57 -0400

Thanks for sharing this, it is kind of cool to see where we are using a comparison to other Veterans and non-Veterans.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Sep 19 at 2015 12:44 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:44:12 -0400

Thanks for sharing this. I found it interesting enough to pass on...