Month: August 2010

Warwear- Supporters of Hire Heroes USA

Warwear
Warwear was founded by an active duty military member in the U.S. Navy. The problem faced was simple, why spend $30+ for a workout shirt? Warwear was started with the military men and women in mind, the ones that want the highest quality training apparel without breaking the bank. All of their moisture wicking fabrics undergo rigorous natural treatments. Silver Ions are embedded into the material to defend against odor and eliminate bacteria growth. UV 30+ protection is added to prevent skin.

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Vets Returning Home to Unfriendly Job Market

Link to article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703988304575413403465511916.html.html

Short on Workplace Skills, Those Who Served in Military Since September 2001 Face Unemployment Rate of 11.8%, By EMMELINE ZHAO

Veterans returning from overseas are encountering a particularly hostile job market these days.

While the 8.4% unemployment rate for veterans overall is lower than the 9.5% rate for the population as a whole, the jobless rate for veterans who served since September 2001 rose to 11.8% in July, the Labor Department said Friday. That’s up from 11.5% the month before.

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