We are off on the first day of Run Ranger Run 2013! There are over 500 athletes participating globally – including Australia and Europe (our live map is having trouble processing foreign zip codes but they are out there). Please see the message from our event director below for more info and start a team, join a team or support a team!
Unemployment
The unemployment figures released this morning by the Department of Labor reveal a worsening trend among post 9/11 Veterans. You’ll hear lots in the news today about how the economy looks to be improving, lots of jobs were added, and the bad times are over. That may be for much of the country, but not for our newest, next Greatest Generation.
This month a post 9/11 Veteran is 29.1% more likely to be unemployed than someone who never served, on a twelve month average 25.34%. Comparison of last year, last month and this month reveals a steady increase – the chart looks like stair steps.
The average female post 9/11 veteran is 55% more likely unemployed than a female who never served. This information needs the light of day, and the number one priority of Run Ranger Run is awareness – so spread the word, share this post.
Run Ranger Run 2013
Candyss Bryant, GallantFew’s Run Ranger Run 2013 Director sent this email to all participants this morning:
Run Ranger Run participants and Friends –
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