U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Welcome Back, Veterans

Jack Keane and Michael E. O'Hanlon, July 06, 2008, The Washington Times

Michael O'Hanlon and Jack Keane assess a major private initiative called Welcome Back Veterans. The program, they write, is designed to complement government efforts to create new jobs for veterans returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read More

U.S. Military, Labor, Business, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Train and Protect Those Who Serve Us in the Military

Peter W. Singer, April 08, 2008, Miami Herald

Though the current focus continues to be on Iraq, difficulties in recruiting and retaining talent in the U.S. military may continue to impact the country after the conflict is over. Peter Singer believes one of the greatest tasks for the next president will be leading and maintaining our military, therefore difficult questions need to be addressed to ensure readiness and quality in the force. Read More

Defense, U.S. Military, The Presidency, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Benefits of Hiring Young Veterans

Thomas Lynch and Michael E. O'Hanlon, February 17, 2008, The Washington Times

Michael O'Hanlon and Thomas Lynch argue that a nationwide network and civic military-to-civilian jobs programs are needed and that they will send a powerful message that the playing field is level for those who serve in the U.S. military. Read More

U.S. Military, U.S. Department of State, Business, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Veterans and Colleges Have a Lot to Offer Each Other

Daniel L. Byman, December 11, 2007, The Chronicle Review

Dan Byman asserts that current and past U.S. military soldiers deserve more educational support and funding from our government than they currently receive. Byman also discusses the enormous benefits educational funding would have for not only soldiers, but also civilians, adminstrators, and society as a whole. Read More

Education, U.S. Military, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Veteran’s Day Talk

Ron Nessen, November 11, 2007, Christ Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA

While a new generation of correspondents is reporting on the Iraq war, Brookings Journalist in Residence Ron Nessen delivered this talk at a special Veterans Day service at the historic Christ Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia, about the role of war correspondents in the Vietnam War. Read More

U.S. Military, Media & Journalism, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs