CEO of The Wounded Warrior Project, Mike Linnington, joined FOX Business' 'The Big Money Show,' Friday, to discuss the daunting results of a recent annual survey among wounded veterans.
over the past two years, leaving many Americans, but especially veterans, feeling the weight of a weakened economy.- Wounded Warrior Project CEO, Mike Linnington.
"For 20 years, we've always focused our attention [on] helping wounded veterans heal mind, body and spirit. And we've been doing that with a variety of no-cost programs and services… all across the nation, to any post-9/11 veteran, or any veteran that needs assistance," Linnington told co-hosts Brian Brenberg and Taylor Riggs. "But recently,Financial security is a top concern for U.S. vets.
"More than 80% are having financial difficulties. Sixty-four percent are saying they had difficulty making ends meet in the past year. And 1 in 6 is food-insecure," the CEO added. "On the upside, as Linnington noted, Wounded Warrior Project unemployment declined to 6.8% in 2022 from 13.4% the year prior [2021]. However, the unemployment rate for veterans who are affiliated with the Wound Warrior Project organization is still higher than the general civilian population. The U.S.
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