WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday that many veterans want to serve their communities and nation in ways that “make their entire life a tour of duty.”
She told service groups, students and veterans at George Washington University that what service members learn abroad is very useful for communities trying to overcome challenges at home.
“For many of these folks, service is the air they breathe,” she said. “They don’t just want to serve for a certain number of years of deployment.”
Communities need veterans’ knowledge in technical skills, such as engineering, logistics and public safety, she said.
“Whether it’s running a rural health clinic or rescuing a community struck by a natural disaster, our veterans have what it takes for success,” she said. The Associated Press
