Veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan have a jobless rate that's almost 30 percent higher than the rest of the country.
At sponsored job fairs held throughout the country on March 28, veterans seeking jobs reflected on their service for their country and their hope to find meaningful work now that they’re home.
For more on Hiring our Heroes, an initiative from NBC News and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that aims to get veterans back into the workforce, click here. Learn more about job fairs for veterans here.
