New York City is recognizing those who have served our country on this Veterans Day. The 102nd Veterans Day Parade took place earlier in Manhattan after going virtual last year because of coronavirus. There were several generations of vets from numerous conflicts dating back to World War Two including 95-year-old Jim Bishop.
“Parade is wonderful. It brings back the times we served. The time we fought for the peace of the world.”
The grand marshal is Kevin Carrick, a retired Airforce pararescue man who served in the Gulf War and was called to Ground Zero in the days after 9-11 for rescue and recovery. The parade featured more than 200 marching groups.
Meanwhile, New York City is launching a tool to help those who have served our country find jobs. A first in the nation employment tool called VetConnectPro is now available for veterans. Mayor de Blasio says the website will provide vets and their families access to hiring features and a military skills translator that can match seven thousand military careers to job openings.
“You want to support veterans, hire them. Hire them. Give them a job. Give them opportunity. You will get a great outcome for everyone.”
The VetConnectPro site also has information about civil service exams, fee waivers for veterans, and hiring programs for people with disabilities.