Veterans 45+ Deserve a Fair Second Act

POLICY SPOTLIGHT: Veterans 45+ Deserve a Fair Second Act New Report + Podcast Drop from The Arrogant Independent We talk a lot about “supporting veterans” — but too often, the real conversation ends when they hit age 45. 📉 Over 55% of unemployed veterans are 45 or older.📉 Many face underemployment, earning $11K–$24K less per year than they should.📉 And existing federal programs lock them out — either by age, eligibility deadlines, or design. In our latest white paper and podcast episode, we go deep on this issue:·       Who’s being left behind?·       Why the current system fails midlife veterans·       What concrete federal reforms (VA, DOL, OPM) could fix it now·       How we stop sidelining seasoned veterans and start treating their careers — and futures — like they still matter 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast – “A Fair Second Act”A direct message to lawmakers, employers, and the public on what we owe veterans 45+.  📄 Read the Full White PaperIncludes all data, citations, and five actionable federal policy reforms. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b6WHNaPphYlmSSF7XV5ABk7oOmN_fRCX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true📄 Read the Full Research Paper - Employment Challenges Facing Midlife U.S. Veterans (45+)Includes all data, citations, and five actionable federal policy reforms.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AeIhSfz3SOrGwuMVEMPmSmmwLwcP6HfT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true Veterans don’t expire at 45.But bills don’t stop, and benefits don’t stretch far enough.It’s time to build on-ramps, not exit ramps. #Veterans45Plus #PolicyReform #MidlifeVeterans #TheArrogantIndependent #EarnedNotGiven #VeteransEmployment #NoVeteranLeftBehind #AgingWorkforce #VeteranPolicy