While the overall U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.3%, the highest since 2021, veterans maintained a 3.0% rate. After the Great Recession, veteran unemployment spiked above 9% in 2011 — higher than civilian levels. A shaky economy could quickly expose weaknesses in veteran hiring pipelines if they’re not actively supported. It’s about network, training, and the drive to turn what we learned in uniform into civilian success.” ~ Veteran workforce advocate“Underemployment is the quiet epidemic in the veteran workforce. Final Thoughts …A 3% veteran unemployment rate is something to celebrate.