By Lisa Ferdinando
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2014 – Veterans are brave and selfless,
and they bring the best traits to employers, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff said today.
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey spoke in New York at a symposium
of Veterans on Wall Street, a group that helps veterans find business and career
opportunities in the financial services industry.
He thanked the employers in the room who have hired
veterans, and said their employees who have served in the military will
"make you a better organization."
Veterans are "incredibly adaptable" and take on
challenging assignments around the globe in service to the nation, the chairman
said.
"They put themselves in harm's way for the people of
the United States and for people they never even met before, and that's quite a
remarkable trait," he added. "You don’t know you're courageous until
you're tested. What I'm telling all of you who are veterans and all of you who
would think about hiring them [is that] they're courageous."
People Understand and Recognize Veterans’ Service
The people of the United States do understand the importance
of the military and recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans, Dempsey
said. "It's an honor to serve. It's a challenging time to serve," he
added.
Dempsey also highlighted “Commitment to Service,” a
collaboration between the National Basketball Association and the Defense
Department. He encouraged similar partnerships that showcase veterans and the
importance of selfless service.
Looking ahead, the general predicted an environment in which
the military will have a sustained role, “whether it's against Ebola, or ISIL,
or in support of our NATO allies, or in support of our allies in the
Pacific."
Because of these challenges, he said, veterans will continue
to be "part of the fabric of America for a very long time."
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