Veterans Have Our Backs—Now It’s Time to Have Theirs

In this heartfelt op-ed, New York Assemblyman Karl Brabenec honors National Hire a Veteran Day by highlighting his deep personal and legislative commitment to supporting those who’ve served. Reflecting on community moments with local veterans and the legacy of his own father’s military service, Brabenec emphasizes the need for meaningful employment opportunities for returning service members. He urges fellow lawmakers and employers alike to recognize the skills veterans bring to the workforce and to take real steps to ease their transition into civilian life.