Veterans Day should serve as a reminder that the military is more diverse than perceived

On this Veterans Day, let’s take an opportunity to dispel a few misconceptions about veterans.
First off, veterans tend to look different than the “all-American hero” stereotype some people might imagine. Indeed, the military is in many ways as diverse as the rest of the nation.


A full 30% of the active military and selected reserve force identifies as black or Latino, which is about the same as the percentage nationwide.




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