Unemployment rates, persons 18 years and over, Gulf War-era veterans and nonveterans, selected age groups, August 2005 (not seasonally adjusted) Percent Age Gulf War-era veterans Nonveterans Total 5.2 4.7 18 - 24 18.7 9.9 25 - 34 3.9 5.0 35 - 44 4.9 3.7 45 - 54 3.3 3.1 55 - 64 1.9 3.2