Prince Harry emphasizes need to better apply veterans’ skills during roundtable with service members
Summary
Prince Harry spoke at a meeting in Washington, D.C. with U.S. veterans and military supporters about the need to better use veterans' skills when they return to civilian jobs. He said veterans already have valuable experience and plans to launch a project to help recognize and use these skills beyond just volunteer work.Key Facts
- Prince Harry served 10 years in the British Army, including two tours in Afghanistan.
- The roundtable discussion lasted over 80 minutes and included veterans, military family members, and nonprofit leaders.
- The event was organized by The Independence Fund, a nonprofit supporting wounded service members.
- Harry emphasized the value of veterans’ skills like communication, leadership, and working under pressure.
- He plans to launch a commercial solution to help veterans use their talents in the workforce.
- Veterans’ mental health and services are central to Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation work.
- Harry founded the Invictus Games for wounded service members in 2014.
- He has spoken publicly about the need for better emotional support for veterans after combat.
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