Veterans buck trend as jobless rates dip below national average

Unemployment rates for veterans in the United States have decreased. The rate for all veterans dropped to 4. 1% in February, down from 4.

5% in January. For post-9/11 veterans, the rate fell to 4. 8% in February, a decrease of one percentage point from January.

This decline occurred as the general population's unemployment rate increased to 4. 4% in February, up from 4. 3% in January.

The change in unemployment rates is part of a larger labor market trend. Further details on the labor market and unemployment rates are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS reported these changes in its monthly jobs report, providing more information on the current state of employment in the US.