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Alpha 2015: Forging our Newest Fellows and Platoon Leaders

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Over the weekend, more than 100 veterans converged in Houston to take their service and leadership to the next level.

As the newest class of Fellows at The Mission Continues, these veterans came from 23 states for a full weekend of leadership development, skills training, and one of the most important tools—teambuilding. Most of the newly minted Fellows didn’t know anyone involved in the program before the weekend, but when they left on Sunday, they left as members of a new unit.

Today is their first day in their six-month journey to discover untapped potential and a love of continued service. Through June, 98 Fellows will report to their host organizations, like Habitat for Humanity, the USS Missouri Memorial, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, with a focus on enhancing their community through service.

In a first of our orientation weekends, 13 new Service Platoon Leaders were also commissioned and charged with leading teams of veterans to tackle pressing community challenges.

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Veterans to Take New Oath of Service in Houston

January 21, 2015

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Veterans gather following a service project at Charlie Class Orientation in September of 2014.

More than 100 veterans from across the country will gather in Houston this weekend and take new oaths of service as community leaders. The majority of the veterans in attendance are the newest recruits of The Mission Continues Fellowship Program, a competitive service program through which veterans volunteer with a local nonprofit organization for six months, building new community connections and gaining experience that will help them achieve full-time employment or pursue higher education.

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Nine Missions, Nine Cities: New Service Platoons Deploying Nationwide

January 16, 2015

10329817_10152978807729798_6916991621704014540_oMembers of the Orlando Service Platoon following an event in January 2015.

Teams of veterans are forming nationwide as the newest Mission Continues Service Platoons. The Service Platoon Program brings together teams of veterans with local community organizations and volunteers to build stronger communities. United by the common bond of military service, platoons offer veterans the opportunity to make an impact in their community, and connect with others through regular social and networking events. It’s also an opportunity to serve alongside a motivated team and tackle a tough and meaningful mission.

The newest platoons will be located in the following cities:

Boston, MA Houston, TX New York, NY
Cleveland, OH Kansas City, MO San Jose, CA
Columbia, MO Los Angeles, CA Washington, D.C.

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