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This fall I will be resigning from duty and looking forward to a new chapter in my life

I joined BFL in 2015 and over the years took part in many of the BFL programs, among them the BFL Tech program that provides guidance for building a career in Tech.

Lior Ganon

My name is Lior, and I'm 29 years old, married to Mor, and live in Tel Aviv.

I joined the Egoz Unit in March 2012 Egoz is an elite Israel Defense Forces commando unit specializing in Guerrilla warfare, special reconnaissance, and direct action. On July 2014, as part of the Gaza War (Operation Protective Edge), our unit entered the Gaza strip to destroy rocket launchers and stop the rocket attacks from Gaza on Israel. After taking over the first row of houses in Shuja'iyya neighborhood, Hamas terrorists shot rockets on the house we were positioned Two of my friends and I were injured from shrapnel that penetrated my head and ear After six months of rehabilitation, I bought a one-way ticket to the USA, thinking it would solve the difficulties I was struggling with and release me from the feelings I was carrying with me One year after my traveling, realized I needed help I returned home and began my therapy Since I returned to Israel, I graduated from university, got my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, got a job in an Israeli startup company, And got married to my lovely wife. Today, I'm looking forward to starting my master's degree and starting a family.