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I served my country. I don’t want to feel like I’m reaching into someone else’s pockets to get benefits that, as a veteran, I should be entitled to.

Anthony Palladino, U.S. Navy vet, on why the self-reliance learned in the military can make it hard for veterans to ask for help when federal benefits that should be available to them are difficult to obtain.

Anthony Palladino, U.S. Navy vet, on why the self-reliance learned in the military can make it hard for veterans to ask for help when federal benefits that should be available to them are difficult to obtain.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.