New Military Issues Under President Re-Elect Obama

With Barack Obama's victory comes some important possible changes to the military that may or may not have an effect on you as a service member or veteran. The President plans to cut close to $500 billion in spending over the next ten years, and intends to pursue a full withdrawal from Afghanistan by 2014.

The President also plans to keep a strong vigil on seeing an end to DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). In overturning this act, he further hopes to open services that have previously been reserved for heterosexual couples such as access to health care and Veterans' benefits, to homosexual couples as well.

As a veteran, you may look forward to increased access to housing, better mental health services, health care, and other veteran benefits. A proposed plan would employ more qualified mental health professionals and help alleviate the staggering unemployment faced by many veterans returning to civilian life.

If you would like more detailed information about the changes that may occur under President Obama's plan, the original article located HERE has more information.

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