Statistics

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This shows the statistics of active- duty women  in the military.
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A statistic that stands out and has to be changed. 
Random Statistics 
  1. In 2012 8.3% of women veterans were unemployed compared to 6.9% of male veterans. 
  2. From 2006-2010, the number of women veterans that identified as homeless doubled according to the Department Of Veterans Affairs.
  3. Female veterans are at higher risk of divorce. 23% of female veterans are divorced compared to 12% of non-veterans.
  4. 1 in 5 female veterans admitted that they have been victims of Military Sexual Trauma.(MST). 

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  1. UnknownMay 17, 2018 at 4:56 AM

    These facts are very eye opening. It is also kind of sad that female veterans suffer more than male veterans.

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