EDDIE GARCIA
Background
Eddie Garcia has had an exemplary career in the military, serving as a 22-year Army veteran. During his service, he completed six combat deployments, three in Iraq and three in Afghanistan. He was also an essential member of the special operations community for 14 years, after which time he commanded paratroopers in the 82D Airborne Division. Eddie spent five years serving as a national security advisor and legislative liaison, working closely with policy experts, legislators, and the Pentagon to pass legislation that enhances national security, supports Gold Star families and protects the welfare of veterans. Eddie has the experience to lead.
Community Engagement
Board Member of the Northern Virginia Veterans Association
Virginia LULAC Man of the Year (2022)
Vice President of the Virginia Gateway Lions Club (2020-2022)
Member of the Latino National Republican Coalition
Small Business Owner
Owner/Founder of the MIL-VETS Mobile Integration App, which services veterans, military spouses and veteran-business owners
Education
Masters in Legislative Affairs – The George Washington University
Masters in Information Technology – University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelors in Business Administration – University of Maryland Global Campus
Family
Wife Veronica – 16 years of marriage – Born in Uruguay – Naturalized Citizen in 2015
Daughter Angelina – 15 yrs.; Daughter Aaliyah – 11 yrs
All American Agenda
We’re building a campaign centered on problem solving & good governance that works for all Americans
Prioritizing families, empowering local communities, and promoting life at all stages
Making the American dream more attainable and more affordable
Improving lives of blue-collar workers, incentivizing work, and increasing the quality of our education
Reshoring manufacturing, securing the homeland and rebuilding rural America
Restore trust in our institutions, respect in our discourse, while reaching and helping historically politically disengaged populations