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The Offense-Defense Balance And The Modern System In Ukraine, Daniel Hogestyn
The Offense-Defense Balance And The Modern System In Ukraine, Daniel Hogestyn
Master in Public Policy Theses
This thesis evaluates whether the Russo Ukrainian war represents a revolution in military affairs (RMA) by testing Stephen Biddle’s "modern system" theory of battlefield outcomes against recent combat operations. Applying Biddle’s formal model to the 2023 Ukrainian offensive in Zaporizhia, the thesis finds that the offensive's failure conforms closely to Biddle’s causal logic, with force employment variables drawn from 20th century combat sufficient to account for the outcome. Biddle's model in military power argues that force employment has explained victory and defeat since World War I, rather than technology or numerical preponderance alone. Many commentators claim that proliferation of small …
Uneven Ranks: Geographic Deepening Of The All-Volunteer Force, Christine Hogestyn
Uneven Ranks: Geographic Deepening Of The All-Volunteer Force, Christine Hogestyn
Master in Public Policy Theses
Who is enlisting in Fiscal Year 2025, and what state-level characteristics are associated with military enlistment rates, service selection, and recruit quality? This study documents the geographic landscape of U.S. military accessions during a period of recruiting recovery, filling a gap in the literature by providing a current, empirical description of who enlists and from where in today’s All-Volunteer Force. Drawing on personnel data from the Department of War, the U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates, and a federal dataset of military installations, I analyze 203,987 new accessions across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps from …
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: April 2026, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: April 2026, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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The April 2026 employment report shows veteran unemployment declined to 3.6%, down from 3.9% in March, with post‑9/11 veterans improving to 4.0%. Overall U.S. unemployment remained stable at 4.3%, while job growth occurred in healthcare, transportation, and retail. Younger veterans faced higher unemployment, especially ages 18–24 (12.8%) and 25–34 (8.1%), compared to older groups with lower rates. Female veteran unemployment fell significantly, while male rates rose slightly. Racial and ethnic trends varied, with decreases for Black and Asian veterans but increases for Hispanic veterans. Long-term unemployment remained prevalent among veterans.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2026, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2026, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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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.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2026, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2026, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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The January 2026 BLS data show U.S. employment rose by 130,000, with unemployment holding at 4.3%. Veteran unemployment increased from 3.9% to 4.5%, and Post‑9/11 veteran unemployment rose to 5.8%. Trends varied by demographic group: young veterans (18–24) saw improvement, while veterans 45–54 experienced a sharp rise. Female veteran unemployment climbed notably to 5.8%. Black veterans saw unemployment rise to 8.3%, while Hispanic veteran unemployment dropped to 2.1%. Overall, veterans experienced greater volatility than nonveterans across age, gender, and racial groups.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In December 2025, U.S. unemployment held steady at 4.6%, while veteran unemployment rose from 3.4% to 3.9%. Post-9/11 veterans saw a sharper increase to 5.1%. Younger veterans (18–24) faced the highest rate at 14.8%, far above nonveterans (8.4%). Female veteran unemployment jumped to 4.5%, exceeding nonveteran women (3.8%), while male veterans remained slightly below nonveteran men. Racial trends varied: Black veterans’ unemployment fell to 6.6%, below nonveterans, while Hispanic veterans rose to 4.3%. Employment gains occurred in food service, healthcare, and social assistance, while retail declined. Overall, veteran unemployment trends diverged significantly by age, gender, and ethnicity.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: November 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: November 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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The November 2025 Employment Situation Report shows that U.S. employment changed little, while the overall unemployment rate held at 4.6 percent. Veteran unemployment rose from 2.6 percent in September to 3.4 percent in November, with Post‑9/11 veterans experiencing a sharper increase to 4.3 percent. Unemployment patterns varied widely across veteran age groups: rates spiked for ages 18–24 and 35–44, while veterans 45–54 and those 65+ saw declines. Female veteran unemployment fell significantly, while male veteran unemployment rose. Racial disparities persisted, with Black veteran unemployment rising and Hispanic veteran unemployment falling.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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The September 2025 employment report shows veteran unemployment falling from 3.1% to 2.6%, with Post‑9/11 veterans declining from 3.0% to 2.4%. Veteran unemployment remained lower than nonveterans across most age groups, especially among young veterans ages 18–24, whose rate dropped sharply to 1.1%. Male veteran unemployment decreased, while female veteran unemployment rose slightly to 4.6%. Trends varied by race and ethnicity, with Hispanic veterans experiencing a notable increase. Nationally, employment rose modestly, with gains in health care, food services, and social assistance, while transportation, warehousing, and federal government roles saw job losses.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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The August 2025 Employment Situation Report highlights largely stable labor trends for veterans, with overall veteran unemployment rising slightly to 3.1 percent. Post‑9/11 veterans saw a small decline to 3.0 percent. Unemployment varied by age, with noticeable increases among veterans aged 18–24 and 35–44, while rates declined for those 55–64. Female veteran unemployment remained unchanged at 4.4 percent, and male veteran unemployment increased slightly to 2.9 percent. Across most demographic groups, veterans continued to experience lower unemployment rates than their nonveteran peers, though monthly fluctuations remained common.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: June 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: June 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In June 2025, U.S. employment rose by 147,000, with gains in state government and health care, while the overall unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%. Veteran unemployment slightly increased overall, though trends varied by age, gender, and race, with younger veterans and Hispanic veterans seeing improvements, while older veterans and Post-9/11 veterans experienced higher unemployment rates.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: July 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: July 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In July 2025, veteran unemployment dropped significantly to 3.0 percent, down from 3.7 percent in June, reflecting stronger labor outcomes compared to nonveterans. Post‑9/11 veteran unemployment also declined to 3.1 percent. Younger veterans experienced major improvements, with unemployment among those aged 18–24 falling from 6.2 percent to 1.8 percent. Most veteran age groups saw declines, except ages 35–44 and 55–64, which saw slight increases. Male veteran unemployment decreased to 2.7 percent, while female veteran unemployment held steady at 4.4 percent. Overall, veterans continued to maintain lower unemployment rates than nonveterans.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: May 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: May 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In May 2025, U.S. employment grew by 139,000, with gains in health care, leisure, and social assistance, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. Veteran unemployment rose slightly overall, with notable increases among younger and mid-aged veterans, while female veterans and Black veterans saw improvements; trends continued to vary across demographic groups.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: March 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: March 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In March 2025, U.S. employment rose by 228,000, with notable gains in health care, social assistance, and transportation, while the overall unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. Veteran unemployment declined overall, though trends varied by age, gender, and race, with some subgroups—such as older veterans and Black veterans—experiencing increases.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: April 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: April 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In April 2025, the U.S. added 177,000 jobs, with the national unemployment rate holding at 4.2%. Veteran unemployment declined to 3.5% from 3.8% in March, while Post-9/11 veterans saw a drop to 2.9%. Male veteran unemployment fell to 3.1%, but female veteran unemployment rose to 5.9%. Black and Hispanic veterans experienced significant improvements, with rates falling to 4.8% and 2.9%, respectively—both lower than their nonveteran peers. Younger veterans (25–34) and those aged 45–54 saw notable declines, while veterans aged 55–64 experienced a slight increase. Despite gains, disparities remain, especially for female and older veterans.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In February 2025, the U.S. added 151,000 jobs, maintaining the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Veteran unemployment decreased slightly to 4.1%, with significant drops among younger veterans (18-24) and those aged 65 and older. However, unemployment rates varied across veteran demographic groups, with some experiencing increases and others decreases.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2025, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In January 2025, the U.S. added 143,000 jobs, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.0%. However, veteran unemployment rose significantly, with notable increases among younger veterans and those aged 65 and older. Unemployment rates also varied across different veteran demographic groups, with some seeing increases and others decreases.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In December, employment increased by 256,000, with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.1%. Veteran unemployment showed mixed trends, with post-9/11 veteran unemployment rising to 3.9% and significant variations across different age and demographic groups. Notably, the unemployment rate for veterans aged 25-34 and Black or African American veterans saw substantial increases.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: November 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: November 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Institute for Veterans and Military Families
In November, employment increased by 227,000, with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.2%. Veteran unemployment showed mixed trends, with post-9/11 veteran unemployment slightly decreasing to 3.1% and significant variations across different age and demographic groups. Notably, the unemployment rate for Black or African American veterans decreased significantly, while the rate for veterans aged 18-24 increased.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In October 2024, U.S. employment grew modestly by 12,000, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%. Veteran unemployment slightly increased to 2.8%, with post-9/11 veteran unemployment rising to 3.2%, though trends varied across different age and demographic groups. Notably, the unemployment rate for younger veterans (18-24) dropped significantly, while Black or African American veterans saw a sharp rise, and Hispanic veterans experienced a decline.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In September 2024, U.S. employment rose by 254,000, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. Veterans experienced notable improvements, with overall unemployment dropping to 2.7% from 3.5% in August, and specific age and demographic groups seeing varying trends—such as a decrease in unemployment for younger veterans and a significant drop for female veterans. While some subgroups, like Hispanic veterans, had higher unemployment rates than their nonveteran peers, Black veterans saw lower unemployment than their counterparts.
Selected U.S. Government Statistical Agencies And Their Data, Bert Chapman
Selected U.S. Government Statistical Agencies And Their Data, Bert Chapman
Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations
Provides introductory and detailed overview of U.S. Government agencies statistics. Includes examples of how an individual U.S. law authorizes government agencies to compile statistics for particular congressional committees and the general public. Statistics cover topics such as demography, defense, foreign assistance, economic growth, criminal justice, energy, Social Security, and Medicare.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a rise in overall employment by 142,000 and a stable unemployment rate of 4.2%. However, veteran unemployment rates increased slightly, with notable variations by age, gender, and ethnicity; for example, female veterans saw a significant rise to 7.0%, while veterans aged 25-34 experienced a decrease to 4.3%. Despite these fluctuations, veteran unemployment rates often remain lower than their nonveteran peers in most age and ethnic groups.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: May 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: May 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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In May 2024, overall employment increased by 272,000 with a stable unemployment rate of 4.0%. Employment gains were notable in health care, government, leisure and hospitality, and professional services. Unemployment rates among veterans varied by age and demographic groups, showing disparities compared to nonveterans, such as higher rates among veterans aged 25-34 and lower rates among veterans aged 18-24 compared to their nonveteran peers.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during February 2024.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2024, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during January 2024.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during December 2023.
Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during October 2023.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during September 2023.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during August 2023.
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: July 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: July 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during July 2023.