By Charles D. Allen

Over the past years, I have shared “The State of Veteran Affairs” to educate our community on the challenges faced by those who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces. As we mark two decades of war and continue military engagements across the globe, it is important to acknowledge the current circumstances of our veterans.

This Veterans Day 2025, our active-duty, reserve-component, and former service members are American citizens and residents who have been paying attention to political debates on both domestic and foreign security issues. In November 2024, citizen-veterans engaged in the democratic process by casting their votes in the presidential and congressional elections. Clearly, 2025 has social, economic, and political concerns that significantly impact

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