Very quickly, one of the findings of the previous study we discussed—from Dr. Maya Eichler—talked about women veterans experiencing age as an issue as they re-entered or tried to re-enter the workplace. That was a concern. Not only did they feel it contributed to deteriorating health, but they saw it as a barrier to employment. Many women spoke about experiencing ageism, as well as not being seen as a veteran by employers because they did not fit the traditional vision of what employers would think a veteran would look like.
On March 30th, 2023. See this statement in context.