Chuck Hughes, U.S. Small Business Administration South Dakota District Office deputy district director, teaches Airmen how to grow businesses and create jobs during a class called “Boots to Business” at the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 1, 2013.According to the most recent U.S. census data, veterans own 9 percent of all U.S. firms, with 2.45 million veteran-owned businesses employing more than 5.8 million individuals nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)