Description/Abstract
The February 2026 IVMF employment report shows veteran unemployment improving despite a slight national increase. Overall veteran unemployment fell from 4.5% to 4.1%, and Post‑9/11 veteran unemployment dropped sharply from 5.9% to 4.8. Younger veterans (18–24) saw the largest gains, while rates for older veterans rose slightly. Male veteran unemployment decreased to 3.9%, and female veteran unemployment fell to 5.2%. Black veteran unemployment declined significantly, while Hispanic veteran unemployment rose. Compared with nonveterans, veterans generally experienced better or comparable outcomes, though differences vary by age, gender, and race.
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
1 page
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Veteran employment, Unemployment, Statistics, Employment
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
3-13-2026
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "The Employment Situation of Veterans: February 2026" (2026). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 512.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/512
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