Why leaving the military is harder for female vets
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military.com
As more female troops transition from active duty to civilian life, they face unique challenges: Lack of a community of fellow female vets, lack of child care assistance for single mothers and financial instability due to lack of financial literacy are all issues women veterans face, experts say. While some of these challenges affect all veterans, the issues are compounded for women because of cultural stereotypes and the gender pay gap.