Col. Jack Jacobs talks about the unemployment rate and says “military veterans are the most qualified people anywhere,” because they have had a lot of responsibilities at a young age. Sen. John Manchin joins the discussion to talk about his initiative “I Hire Veterans,” saying, “it’s easy to talk the talk but you got to walk the walk.”
For more on Hiring our Heroes, an initiative from NBC News and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that aims to get veterans back into the workforce, click here. Learn more about job fairs for veterans here.