Improving our veterans’ services is the foundation of our nation’s “sacred bond” between those who bear the “wages of war” and those who thrive under their protection. Fulfilling the promise to care for those who have borne the “wages of war” is essential to ensuring there will be citizens ready to serve when needed. A fundamental aspect of these new veteran initiatives target vocational training and rehabilitation. This program provides a historical overview as an introduction to foster further discussion of current topics concerning transitioning our warriors into the workforce.