According to U.S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck, with little margin for unexpected expenses.

Coleman Nee is a service-connected disabled Marine veteran currently serving as National Commander of Disabled American Veterans. He previously held positions as Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services and on DAV’s National Executive Committee.

On Thanksgiving, we sit down to abundant meals of turkey, vegetables, and homemade desserts, raising a toast to those who secured our freedoms. But veterans can’t eat our thanks.

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