POLICY SPOTLIGHT: Veterans 45+ Deserve a Fair Second Act

New Report + Podcast Drop from The Arrogant Independent

We talk a lot about “supporting veterans” — but too often, the real conversation ends when they hit age 45.

📉 Over 55% of unemployed veterans are 45 or older.

📉 Many face underemployment, earning $11K–$24K less per year than they should.

📉 And existing federal programs lock them out — either by age, eligibility deadlines, or design.

In our latest white paper and podcast episode, we go deep on this issue:

·       Who’s being left behind?

·       Why the current system fails midlife veterans

·       What concrete federal reforms (VA, DOL, OPM) could fix it now

·       How we stop sidelining seasoned veterans and start treating their careers — and futures — like they still matter

🎙️ Listen to the Podcast – “A Fair Second Act”

A direct message to lawmakers, employers, and the public on what we owe veterans 45+.

📄 Read the Full White Paper

Includes all data, citations, and five actionable federal policy reforms.

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b6WHNaPphYlmSSF7XV5ABk7oOmN_fRCX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true

📄 Read the Full Research Paper - Employment Challenges Facing Midlife U.S. Veterans (45+)

Includes all data, citations, and five actionable federal policy reforms.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AeIhSfz3SOrGwuMVEMPmSmmwLwcP6HfT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true

Veterans don’t expire at 45.

But bills don’t stop, and benefits don’t stretch far enough.

It’s time to build on-ramps, not exit ramps.

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