4 types of Veterans, have you heard of this?

No, I had not heard this CSM Michael Lynch. Thanks for posting.
I don't usually concur with simple groupings of people as vast as Veterans. The author makes some interesting points about the veterans who are most prominently covered in news reports [PTSD and Homeless]. He spends some time pointing out two groups that do not draw attention to themselves [Wounded warrior and Invisible Vet].
However he leaves out the largest group - the veterans who are proud of their service and while not drawing undo attention to the themselves are drawing attention at appropriate times - Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, July 4, Veterans Day either as groups such as America Legion, VFW, etc or individually as they and we honor those serving and those who have fakllen.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs, SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
• The “Rambo PTSD” vet - the guy who might shoot up the place, or hide in their room during the 4th of July fireworks show. It’s awesome to watch in the movies, but nobody wants the new guy blowing up stuff down at the job site.
• The “Homeless Helpless” vet - broken, addicted to drugs and alcohol and beyond saving, but should still be pitied because they “gave so much”.
That leaves two types of veterans you normally don’t see or recognize every day:
• The Wounded Warrior - has been getting a lot more attention lately, thanks to organizations like Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Many of these veterans are able to work, but may need to work from home. Around 10-12% of the total veteran population has a disability rating of 20% or higher.
• The Invisible Vet - this is by far the largest group of veterans, what I call “the other 80 percent”. These are the veterans you work with, or ride the train with, or eat lunch next to every day - and you’d never know they served in the military unless they tell you. These are the people just working hard to support their families, and trying to fit back into a world they no longer understand. They get no financial support from the government; not even a retirement check unless they’ve served 20 years.

It makes total sense as to why so many vets struggle to find jobs. Even though most Vets fit into the 80% catagory, a lot of us are still seen and thought of as the Rambo PTSD. Whenever I've applied for jobs, I usually get denied the position, and after doing further investigation I come to find that it's because the company views me as a liability and that I might cause an issue even though I have never done such a thing. The perceived notion that I will have a "flash back" or something puts fear and worry into the minds of companies that want to protect themselves and their employees.
Not being able to work is a huge source of my depression. Just because I receive compensation from the VA doesn't mean I feel satisfied with myself. I love to work, and I love to be able to assist and be a part of a productive and functional team. It's not about the money, but rather about the desire to feel valued as a team member.

Great post and interesting read. As I approach my retirement, its good to know whats out there. Even now, unless someone approaches me while in uniform, I am that quiet professional who serves the good of a Nation I love.