Latest "Afghanistan Veterans" stories
More than 3.9 million veterans from the recent wars are now employed in civilian jobs across the country.
The field includes 130 non-incumbent candidates and 17 women veterans on the ballot this year.
It's the best stretch of employment news for veterans since 2000.
Employment estimates for younger veterans fell in August to their lowest levels since before the coronavirus pandemic.
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