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Prince Harry Emphasizes Need to Better Apply Veterans' Skills During Roundtable with Service Members

On Wednesday, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, convened a roundtable in Washington to urge communities to better utilize veterans' skills in civilian employment. The event, organized by The Independence Fund, lasted more than 80 minutes.
The Duke of Sussex, who served 10 years in the British Army, has long championed veterans' support through his Archewell Foundation and the Invictus Games. He recently called for 'moral leadership' in an interview with The Associated Press.
Jason Wheeler, a U.S. Navy and Army veteran, described the 'humiliating' experience of navigating commercial travel with his service dog. Others highlighted the need for improved mental health services at overworked Veterans Affairs offices.
Hinting at future efforts, the Duke suggested he would soon launch a 'commercial' solution to value those who served rather than expecting them to volunteer. He stated it is 'not about creating more heroes because they already live among us.'
Sarah Verardo, CEO of The Independence Fund, noted Harry's impact on patients at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Veterans who felt too injured to participate in the Invictus Games left interactions standing 'taller and stronger,' according to Verardo.

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