Veterans day facts !
Veteran’s Day only happens once a year, but our nation’s veterans need our support year-round. Here are five facts about U.S. veterans,
FACT
260,000 veterans will be homeless this year.
65,000 Veterans have recorded their individual war stories at the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center
As many as 35 percent of Iraq Veterans have or will experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
There are more than 5.5 million U.S. veterans living with a disability.
184,251 troops are currently on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the Pentagon.
Visit the given link to know how you can help:
SOURCE:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/09/5-facts-about-veterans-an_n_351065.html
Here is a video too:
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