Veterans Day roundup: How to do more than say 'Thanks!'

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Today, our country recognizes the service and tremendous sacrifices our veterans have given. 

For our readers who are veterans: There are benefits and jobs that are uniquely yours; see the bottom of this item. Thank you for your immense contribution to our country.

For civilians, read one of the stories below and find our how to support veterans when they return home. And remember that a disproportionate number of people in military service come from rural areas.

Forbes interviewed 7,000 veterans while compiling its "Best Employers for Veterans" listing.

Veteran Diana Oestreich talks about her time as an Army medic in Iraq.

Task & Purpose covers some misconceptions and items "veterans wish the general public knew."

Pew Research shares details and data about our current veteran population here. Some of their answers are unexpected.

How you can help veterans every day? Solid suggestions on how support our veterans' well-being, from Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth of the Arkansas Advocate.

Many veterans are unaware of a range of other benefits, from financial counseling to career services, that are also available to them, reports Erica Pandey of Axios.