Veterans 50+: The Journey of Aging with Dignity and Strength

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There are sixteen million United States veterans who raised their hands, left their homes, and served in the military to protect the nation. Nearly half of these veterans are now 65-plus, and as our veterans get older, there are new terrains to navigate.

When we honor our veterans, we honor their families, their legacy of service, and their stories. They deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. The stories of the 16 million strong matters. This digital experience explores the experiences of U.S. veterans age 50-plus as they are getting older.

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For more information about the content of this digital experience, please contact Cassandra Burton, AARP Research (ccantave@aarp.org). For media inquiries, please contact media@aarp.org. The design was executed by Shen Lee, AARP Research (shlee@aarp.org).