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How to reintegrate over a million veterans? Groups in Ukraine are working on it
['Claire Harbage Ross Peleh', 'Claire Harbage', 'Ross Peleh']
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Groups in Ukraine are working on ittoggle caption Claire Harbage/NPRLVIV and SAMAR, Ukraine — During a CrossFit class, one man slowly, methodically, pulls weights down from a machine.
toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPRThere are more than a million veterans in Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPRtoggle caption Claire Harbage/NPRThe kitchen is modified to work for people with a range of disabilities including wheelchair users and those using canes.
toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPRtoggle caption Claire Harbage/NPRThat's not the only reason a community-targeted approach can be helpful.
toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPRTo Krat this is part of the reason the community-focused approach is so vital.
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