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The Garrison Foundation exists to help elite veterans from the special operations community transition from service to ownership.

Our program is designed for those pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition—buying and operating a service-based business.

If you’re serious about building something of your own and leading in the next chapter, we invite you to apply.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone *

Current City *

Current State *

LinkedIn Profile *

How did you hear about us? *

Military Background

What date did you join the service? *

Current military status *ActiveReserveSeparatedRetired

If separated or retired, what date did you leave the military?

Branch of Service *ArmyNavyAir ForceMarinesSpace ForceCoast Guard

What was your last SOCOM command: *U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC)Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)

List your last 2 units *0 / 300

Please explain your roles and responsibilities in those units: *

Experience & Fit

What is your highest level of education? *High School DiplomaAssociate DegreeBachelor DegreeMaster DegreeDoctorate

Current or preferred geolocation post military? *NortheastSoutheastNorth CentralSouth CentralNorthwestSouthwest

Why do you want to explore entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA)? *

Where are you in your ETA journey? *Just learning about ETAActively exploringSearching for a businessUnder LOI/due diligenceAlready own a business

What amount of personal capital do you have to invest? *Under 50K50k - 100k100k - 250k250k+I'd prefer not to say

What types of businesses interest you? *

What support are you hoping to receive from the Garrison Foundation? *

Anything else you want us to know?

Acknowldegement *I served at least 3 years and if separated, have received an honorable discharge.I understand that an application is not a guarantee of admittance into the programBy submitting my information, I am also subscribing to The GARRISON Foundation's email list. I may unsubscribe at anytime.

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