Mr. Speaker, while the end of the Cold War eased international tensions, it led to a significant downsizing of the U.S. armed forces. Nearly one tenth of our country’s population, or 26 million people, have served in uniform. Over two million have left military service since the end of the Gulf War. Approximately 275,000 veterans of military service are being discharged each year, projected well into the next century. Once again, as in previous post-war periods, American employers have the opportunity to access men and women returning to civilian life.



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