Zulu is a time that only military veterans understand
It is a time when everything is new and internal calibrations are off.
On deployments, the military doesn’t use military time, Zulu time is implemented, and it takes a few weeks to get used to.
When a service member returns, they are a bit confused, lost having to conform to ‘normalcy’.
The transition period is sometimes confusing and often frustrating. This analogy is no different during the three years a military veteran transitions from military to civilian.
Military service increases the risk of mental and physical health problems
Veterans have significantly elevated rates of suicide, psychiatric and physical illness, including depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse and obesity compared with civilian populations. Veterans also face higher rates of unemployment, homelessness and divorce.
By the Numbers
There are 20M veterans making up 7% of the total U.S. population of which 58% are under 34. There are 250K service members leaving the military a year. Many feel overwhelmed and begin to withdrawal.
Bridge the military-civilian divide and live a meaningful life.
There are 250K service members leaving the military a year. Many feel overwhelmed and begin to withdrawal. However, if they interact with peers, embed themselves in their community and are viewed holistically, the chances of becoming excellent citizens increase significantly. There are many challenges they have to overcome but veterans are used to a challenge. We at Zulu Time give them the tools required to bridge the military-civilian divide and live a meaningful life.
It takes private, public partnerships to effectively address the needs of our veterans.
Giving back to our veterans.
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The dedication and passion that our volunteers demonstrate has an immense impact and benefit to our community of veterans, service members, and their family.
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We are humbled and thankful for their support. It takes private, public partnerships to effectively address the needs of our veterans.