American troops have seen several tours in Iraq over the last nine years. Now that the war has ended, what's next for these soldiers?

Thousands of service members are returning to high unemployment in the United States. The American Legion says there are more than a million veterans among the jobless.

Mark Walker, deputy director of the American Legion National Economic Commission, says more is being done to keep veterans working.

But companies must also realize the benefit of hiring a former military member.

"They're ready to work and able," Walker said.

"Veterans will make your company better. They'll bring leadership, discipline and team work," he added.

Click play to watch all of Walker's comments on the steps the nation must take to help returning troops economically.

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*Original broadcast December 16, 2011.