On this Veterans Day, we honor all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Their sacrifices and their contributions to our country have been many. In 2010, there were 21.8 million military veterans in the U.S. Take a few moments today to thank them for their willingness to serve and all that they have done.

Some facts about today’s veterans:

  • 9 million veterans were 65 and older in 2010
  • 1.7 million were younger than 35
  • 1.6 million were women
  • 9.6 million veterans aged 18 to 64 are in the labor force
    (Source: 2010 American Community Survey)

If you are a veteran looking to become a homeowner there are home loan programs and resources available to help you reach that goal including: