February 22, 2017
By Joey Whimple, Fellow Alum
Dreams can come true, but don’t always happen the way you planned… Continue reading “Becoming the Hero I Needed at 18”
Becoming the Hero I Needed at 18
Now Accepting Applications for Operation Westside Surge
February 10, 2017
The Application for Operation Westside Surge is Live!
We had a fun and impactful week in Detroit last spring for Operation Motown Muster, and we are rolling with its momentum straight into the next Mass Deployment June 8-15, 2017. This year’s Mass Deployment has been dubbed Operation Westside Surge, and it will bring us to Atlanta, one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in the country today.
Just like last year, this service opportunity will have you spending a week digging, drilling and dining alongside 70+ like-minded veterans from around the country.
The application for newcomers is open from February 3 until March 31. The earlier you apply, the better!
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Our Commander’s Intent in 2017
February 10, 2017
A commander’s intent is a mission planning framework used in the military to succinctly define and describe an operation’s success.
+ Our mission in 2017: To empower veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact.
+ Why do we do this: We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to serve.
+ How will we reach mission success?
1. Launch four classes of Mission Continues Fellows and Service Platoon Leaders.
Mission Continues Fellows will deploy in their communities for six-months at nonprofit and civic organizations while working toward personal and professional goals. Each fellowship is unique and the responsibilities are designed to match the passion of each veteran with the mission of the host organization.
The Allie behind the ReALLIEty Challenge
February 1, 2017
By Allie Ieyoub Davis, Grassroots Fundraiser 
Allie Ieyoub Davis is the owner of Project Fit and creator of the annual ReALLIEty Challenge in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Since 2012, participants have tackled a 3.5 mile obstacle course to raise over $26,000 for The Mission Continues. We are thrilled to share Allie’s story with you today.
My idea to create the ReALLIEty Challenge is a natural extension of my gym’s flagship program, Allie’s Bootcamp, a program I have led by former military officers. On bootcamp graduation day, we would create a mini-obstacle course that involved pushing trucks, running with buckets of water, and pulling firemen hoses. It amazed me to see the sense of pride on our recruits’ faces and to hear the excitement in their voices once they realized how much they had accomplished in six weeks. This program provided them with the tools needed to continue lifelong transformation! Continue reading “The Allie behind the ReALLIEty Challenge”