There have been more than a few articles about servicemen getting out of the service only to be shown nothing but the streets from civilian employees. While the VA is moving faster for them, the response can take months, where there is no income available. Even back when I got out, I was couch surfing for months before something came through employment/education wise.
I wish this was history and from the Vietnam era, but it is still prevalent. The reason I believe Candyman sees it it because he is around more people getting out of the service.
Links below:
Christian Science Monitor article
CNN Article
NY Times Article
SF Gate article