Mike Michaud: “I am humbled and honored by President Barack Obama's nomination to lead the Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment…”

As a veteran, I don't feel like I needed to be rebooted, because I am concerned that word by itself may detract somewhat from the decision that our young men and women are making to serve their country.

We are addressing the skill gap between veterans and employers who are seeking employees with industry-recognized credentials.

USERRA prohibits discrimination in employment based on an individual's prior service in the uniformed services, current service in the uniformed services, or intent to join the uniformed services.

This has strong support from key veterans groups, like the VFW and The American Legion.