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Angus King: “What I would like to get from you are some thoughts about how we can make this a warmer handoff, if you will, because…”

On the recordMay 17, 2023
What I would like to get from you are some thoughts about how we can make this a warmer handoff, if you will, because the data suggests that that transition, that 2- or 3-year period after leaving active duty is a moment of danger.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King seeks suggestions for improving the transition process for veterans after active duty.

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