Of those who were asked inappropriate questions:

  • 26% of women have been asked if they knew how to act and dress in a feminine way
  • 33% of men have been asked if they have ever shot or killed anyone
  • 22% of women have been asked about how they felt working in a male-dominated environment
  • 19% of women have been asked if they’ve ever handled a firearm

On average, it takes the veteran population four months to find a civilian job, increasing to five months among female veterans. Breaking this down further, fewer female veterans are finding jobs within a month (21%), compared to male veterans (39%).