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The state is launching a year long effort to find jobs for returning soldiers. The National Guard estimates nearly one in five returning soldiers struggles finding work. Governor Rick Scott announced the state’s efforts to find jobs for vets during National Guard Day at the state capitol. Scott, a Navy Veteran, remembers how hard it was to make the transition when he came home in 1974.

“I remember how hard it was for people to get jobs. It was a similar time frame in our country when they were downsizing from the Vietnam War and people had a very difficult time getting jobs,” said Scott.

Part of the veteran employment plan includes a bill discussed in the Senate to give college credit for military service.