Terry Uniter, a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, recently opened up about his tough time. It’s all because of some budget cuts now that President Donald Trump is in charge. Now, he and his family are in a bad spot, literally “sleeping on the floor” in their almost-bare house. This started when Terry got a job offer to be in charge of international affairs for the Fifth Air Force in Japan.
But just as he was about to take the job, they changed their minds and said he couldn’t have it anymore. It was all because the government had to cut down on people working there and couldn’t hire anyone new.
John, who had even accepted a $60,000 pay reduction to make the transfer happen, was distraught by the sudden change of plans.” I verified my eligibility for an exemption that would allow me to proceed with the job,” he said.
Still, they turned him down at the last minute, just as he and his family were about to get on the plane. Because of that, his son had to leave school, and their house was still up for rent. Plus, all their stuff is stuck on a boat to Japan.
Uniter’s troubles aren’t just theirs. Under Trump’s leadership, several programs that are supposed to help vets and their families have had their budgets slashed severely. Things like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which helps with food and housing aid, have had to tighten their belts. This has hit hardest those who depend on the government to get by, making life even more challenging for many families who’ve already had it rough.
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Faced with these challenging issues, many groups that support veterans are urging politicians to pay more attention and take more decisive action. They’re saying the government needs to put more money into helping vets. This is because, like with the story of Uniter, it’s clear that military families often go through a lot, both emotionally and financially. We can’t let these heroes down after all they’ve given for us.
As Uniter goes through this tough time, he wants his experience to motivate people to push for change.
He strongly believes, “We need to come together as a community to support our veterans.”
These spending cuts aren’t just affecting single households; they’re about our society taking care of the folks who wore the uniform for us.
Army veteran Terry Uniter says he’s now sleeping on the floor and living out of a suitcase after being told his international relations job in Japan was cut hours before he was set to depart the U.S. His belongings are still on a boat heading for Japan right now. pic.twitter.com/QmFmqOzqNV
— Pamela Brown (@PamelaBrownCNN) March 18, 2025
Terry Uniter’s situation is just one example of a much bigger problem happening to many vets all over the country. With everyone talking about how the government should spend its money, we need to remember to put veterans first. It’s important we make sure vets aren’t going through hard times because of decisions made in Washington.
We must step up and ensure we’re giving them the help they need so that no one who served our country feels forgotten.
