Jonathan Cohen : Veterans Day more about loss than victory for many of today 's troops . He says returning troops face long recovery even as budget woes and years of benefit cuts . He says military service is much more taxing and traumatic than a civilian 's work . Consider how our civilian population 's experiences on this Veterans Day will contrast sharply with that of the military : . Cohen : We should remember veterans ' sacrifices after decade of war .
Jonathan Cohen : Veterans Day more about loss than victory for many of today 's troops . He says returning troops face long recovery even as budget woes and years of benefit cuts . He says military service is much more taxing and traumatic than a civilian 's work . Cohen : We should remember veterans ' sacrifices after decade of war .