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| Currently, the US Military has deployed 2,700 Military Working Dogs (MWDs) to 600 conflict zones across the world. MWDs discovered 12,500 pounds of explosives in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2005 and 2010. Each dog is said to be responsible for saving between 150 and 1,800 lives.[([[https:// | Currently, the US Military has deployed 2,700 Military Working Dogs (MWDs) to 600 conflict zones across the world. MWDs discovered 12,500 pounds of explosives in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2005 and 2010. Each dog is said to be responsible for saving between 150 and 1,800 lives.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Veterans Issues ===== | ||
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| + | In January 2014, the United States was predicted to have 49,933 veterans, a 33% decline from 2010. Veterans in the United States are twice as likely as normal citizens to become chronically homeless, and women veterans are four times as likely than men to become homeless. Veterans of the United States Military spend an average of 6 years homeless, compared to 4 years for non-Veterans.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Veterans Homelessness ===== | ||
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| + | Poverty, a lack of support from clubs or networks, and inadequate housing are all issues that contribute to veteran homelessness in the United States. Around half of homeless veterans have impairments, | ||
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| + | ===== Mental Health Issues ===== | ||
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| + | According to estimates, one in every three returning troops has or is at risk of developing major mental health and/or psychological difficulties, | ||
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