From Service to Enterprise: Understanding the Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey
By: Kara Rutter, Matthew Rutter, Lori Dickes, David Rozelle and Holly Aker
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v12i2.958 | Journal eISSN: 2470-4768
Language: English
Page range: 46 - 58
Submitted on: Sep 24, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 26, 2026
Published on: Oct 7, 2026
Published by: Virginia Tech Publishing
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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