rephrase: Statistics on Veterans 1. Employment Challenges According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS, 2023), the unemployment rate for veterans in the United States was 3.6% as of August 2023, which is lower than the national average. However, this statistic does not account for underemployment or job satisfaction issues. The National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS, 2022) reports that approximately 30% of veterans experience difficulties in finding employment that matches their skills and experience. 2. Utilization of Career Counseling A survey by the VA (2021) indicated that only about 20% of veterans seeking employment actively utilize career counseling services. Many veterans are unaware of available resources or face barriers to accessing them