Orlando sixth-best U.S. metro for military retirees
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Orlando is the sixth-best metro area in the United States for military retirees, according to a new study commissioned by USAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program.
The 2014 "Best Places for Veterans: Military Retirement" list identifies U.S. metro areas that offer more opportunities to maximize military retiree benefits and find employment that aligns with military skills.
The top 10 metros included:
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Madison, Wis.
- Harrisburg, Pa.
- Cincinnati
- Orlando
- Wichita, Kan.
- Gainesville
- Albany, N.Y.
- Nashville
"Our mission is to help the more than 1.5 million service members expected to leave the military find meaningful employment," said Eric Eversole, vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and executive director of Hiring Our Heroes. "This list identifies the top places for veterans to use their discipline and determination to succeed in civilian workplaces."
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