The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

One of the lesser-known veteran stories is what happens after the uniform comes off. Former service members, community groups and volunteers are helping military families meet immediate needs while staying connected to a sense of service and purpose. Here with one story is Raymond Foster, President of the San Demas Rotary Foundation.
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From hiring initiatives to transition programs, organizations invest significant resources in helping veterans build civilian careers. But according to a new RAND report, important gaps in the underlying data make it difficult to assess what is working and where veterans may still need support. Dr. George Zuo, economist at RAND and professor of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, joins me now to share his findings.
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Veterans benefits are federal, but navigating the system often starts at the local level. County governments and veterans service officers help connect former service members with healthcare, benefits and other support available in their communities. Joining me with more on how these county offices can help are George Dunlap and Catherine Nichols of the National Association of Counties.
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Veterans bring years of leadership experience into civilian life, but opportunities for further development aren't always accessible. A new fellowship from Harvard Kennedy School is designed to change that by providing full scholarships for veterans and other public servants pursuing mid-career graduate study. Rob Berschinski, chief of staff at the Kennedy School, joins me now with more details on the program.
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Coming up on this Veterans Day edition of the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Many veterans continue serving long after they leave the military. In Southern California, that service has taken the form of helping military families who are struggling to put food on the table
Military service develops leaders who often continue serving in new ways after they leave uniform. Harvard Kennedy School is launching a new fellowship aimed at helping veterans and other public servants prepare for the next chapter of leadership
Employers, policymakers and advocates all talk about supporting veterans in the workforce. A new study suggests important questions about veteran outcomes remain surprisingly difficult to answer
For many veterans, access to federal benefits begins close to home. Counties and local veterans service officers often serve as the first connection between veterans and the resources they've earned
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