See above answer: Check with the ever changing laws regarding US Veterans.
Regulations do change (check with current laws), however; normally the employee returns with NO LOSS to his pay, seniority status, retirement package, or other benefits.
for the returning soldiers
Veterans got education benefits for college.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars scholarship is available to descendants of veterans. The American Legion scholarship is also available to descendants of veterans.
Delayed stress syndrome
Servicemen returning home from Vietnam were often given a "dirty look" of disguist, or had a "smart remark" made to them. Many returning veterans would NOT tell people that they were veterans of the Vietnam War.
Civilian
Shortage of jobs
hells exit
One of the benefits that the GI Bill of Rights offered to returning veterans was low cost mortgages. Low interest business loans and one year of unemployment benefits were also provided.
The better known government loan available to veterans is the home loan guaranty service. This is used to help veterans purchase, and afford, a house for cheap.
Many companies are specifically hiring veterans and there are jobs fairs throughout the country that are specifically for veterans only. What was your specialty in the military? Look for specific jobs that will utilize these skill sets in the private sector. If you are looking for a job in retail, Wal-Mart has pledged to hire any returning veteran that is looking for a job.