In recent years, the U.S. has experienced a surge in the number of businesses owned and operated by veterans. In fact, the Small Business Association reports 25 percent of post-Sept. 11 veterans want to start their own company. Mark Rockefeller, a veteran and entrepreneur himself, said just this week on CNBC that “veterans enter entrepreneurship at a rate of about 45 percent higher than non-veterans, and they succeed at a higher rate as well.” Indeed, these veterans believe America isn’t just worth fighting for, she’s worth producing for, too. This Independence Day, celebrate freedom by supporting these companies and America’s vets.

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