GardaWorld Security – U.S., a global leader in security services, and Crisis24, an AI-enhanced risk management platform, have announced a partnership with The Honor Foundation to support U.S. Special Operations Forces veterans transitioning to civilian careers. This collaboration, announced on July 25, 2025, aims to leverage the unique skills of veterans to foster the next generation of business and community leaders.
GardaWorld Security – U.S. and Crisis24 partner with The Honor Foundation.
Initiative supports Special Operations Forces veterans in civilian career transitions.
Partnership includes mentoring, job application support, and interview preparation.
GardaWorld and Crisis24 value veterans’ skills and expertise.
The Honor Foundation has over 3,700 graduates across multiple U.S. campuses.
Collaboration builds on GardaWorld’s existing veteran hiring initiatives.
The partnership between GardaWorld Security – U.S., Crisis24, and The Honor Foundation focuses on preparing Special Operations Forces personnel for private sector roles. The Honor Foundation, with over 3,700 graduates, offers a three-month program featuring tailored executive education, one-on-one coaching, and access to a nationwide professional network. GardaWorld and Crisis24 will contribute by providing mentoring, guidance on corporate dynamics, and support for job applications and interviews, creating a robust ecosystem of opportunities for veterans.
GardaWorld Security – U.S. and Crisis24 recognize the exceptional skills, discipline, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. “Building on our existing veteran hiring initiatives, we’re thrilled to partner with The Honor Foundation to help create the next generation of business and community leaders as Special Operations Forces personnel transition into post-military roles. Our businesses recognize the skills, talent and expertise that veterans bring forward. Employees from both GardaWorld Security – U.S. and Crisis24 will contribute to this partnership by volunteering time to support The Honor Foundation’s important work,” said Mat Vance, Director of Sales, East & Southeast at GardaWorld Security – U.S., U.S. Army veteran and volunteer for The Honor Foundation. This initiative aligns with GardaWorld’s long-standing commitment to employing over 10,000 veterans and reservists globally.
The Honor Foundation, a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces, operates campuses in San Diego, CA; Virginia Beach, VA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Fort Bragg, NC; Eglin, FL; Tampa, FL; JBLM, WA; Fort Campbell, TN, and two virtual programs. “GardaWorld and its businesses are global leaders in security services and risk management, so we are excited to introduce them as a new partner for The Honor Foundation. GardaWorld Security – U.S. and Crisis24 are already committed to including veterans in their teams, and we look forward to working together to further unlock the unique value that Special Operations personnel bring to a breadth of roles beyond the military,” said Matt Stevens, U.S. Navy SEAL (ret.) and CEO at The Honor Foundation. The program’s tailored approach ensures veterans are equipped to excel in civilian roles.
GardaWorld Security – U.S. and Crisis24 bring extensive expertise in security services and risk management, making them ideal partners for The Honor Foundation. By facilitating access to their professional networks and offering coaching, the companies aim to empower veterans to thrive in diverse industries. This partnership builds on GardaWorld’s established history of veteran inclusion, enhancing its reputation as a veteran-friendly employer.
This collaboration underscores GardaWorld Security – U.S. and Crisis24’s commitment to supporting veterans while reinforcing The Honor Foundation’s mission to translate elite military service into impactful civilian careers. Together, they are poised to create lasting opportunities for Special Operations Forces veterans.
The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. It achieves this through a three-month program which provides tailored executive education, one-on-one coaching, and access to a nationwide professional network. This program was built by the desire to serve others with honor for life, so that their next mission is always clear and continues to impact the world. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career. The Honor Foundation has 3,700+ graduates to date and has campuses in San Diego, CA; Virginia Beach, VA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Fort Bragg (Pinehurst), NC; Fort Bragg (Fayetteville); Eglin, FL; Tampa, FL; JBLM, WA; Fort Campbell, TN and two virtual programs (THFv). The Navy SEAL Foundation is a Founding Partner of The Honor Foundation.
GardaWorld Security is a global champion and leader in security services. Employing highly-skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, GardaWorld Security offers sophisticated, tailored security and technology solutions through high-touch partnerships and consistently superior service delivery. With a deep understanding that security is critical to the organizational resilience of business operations and the safety of communities, GardaWorld Security is committed to impeccable governance, professional care and the well-being of everyone. Thanks to a well-earned reputation, GardaWorld Security is the long-standing security partner of choice to some of the most prominent brands and Fortune 500 corporations. In 2024, GardaWorld Security – U.S. remains the only company providing guarding services to receive the Great Place To Work Certification™ with an approval score 22 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Crisis24, a global, AI-enhanced platform in travel risk management, mass communications, critical event management, crisis-security consulting, and personal protection solutions (inclusive of a global medical concierge practice), allows prominent organizations, disruptive brands and influential people to operate with confidence in an uncertain world. Backed by proprietary AI-enabled SaaS technologies, advanced Global Operations Centers, and the largest team of private sector intelligence analysts in the world, we deliver localized insights and global perspectives alongside medical, security, crisis response and consultancy services as a preferred partner for Fortune 500 corporations. With a uniquely integrated and scalable platform, Crisis24 has an unrivaled financial profile that enables greater investment in technology than industry peers.
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