It’s pretty Vet friendly, especially if you do some kind of trade. There is a lot of industrial maintenance type stuff that can pay well. The Gene Taylor VA clinic is in town and actually pretty good. MH and PCMs are always backed up but other specialty care is pretty decent. I’ve used the Missouri Veterans Commission as my VSO, they’re not unfriendly but they aren’t great at responding. There are a few VFW, DAV, and American Legion posts around. Its not been the worst place I’ve ever lived but outside of blue collar work there doesn’t seem to be much that actually pays well.