July 5, 2013

Every soldier should get a homecoming like this.

Unfortunately, many soldiers do not get this kind of return. They come back to huge economic hardships and mental and physical health problems. It is a terrible way to welcome home our veterans, and sort of embarrassing for us as a country. However, there are organizations that help our returning troops get the support they need, and you can learn more about them by clicking here.

Your morning open thread begins below.

H/T Upworthy.

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