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ALERT’s Purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ.
ALERT utilizes a military-style structure, intentional discipleship, unique experiences, and professional skills training to create an environment that facilitates the forging process. Our goal is to create men who are spiritually sound, physically fit, and ready to serve.
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“Every day at ALERT, I learn to depend on Christ more. I’ve learned there is always room to grow, that I don’t have all the answers, and most importantly, that it is my walk with Him that really matters.”
Kenjie S. | Unit 66
“Before I came to the ALERT program, my life was without direction and purpose. I would spend my time working dead-end jobs and playing video games, and occasionally participating in outdoor activities if invited. After going through Basic training, I saw a glimpse of what I could be if I wanted to change. Over my time at ALERT, I have seen God’s grace to me as my faith and reliance on Him grew. I can say for certain that ALERT has changed my life for the better in terms of leadership, discipline, physical strength, and so much more. I will forever be grateful to this program and the men in it.”
Joshua L. | Unit 64
“The unique tensions and challenges that I faced here forced me to rely on God and get out of my comfort zone. It taught me to behave with conviction, think with clarity, and speak with authority. ALERT gave me a valuable perspective about life, God, and people that I never had before.”
Len N. | Unit 61
Forging
"Speed is life, altitude is life insurance." - anonymous combat pilot
ALERT`s Aviation 3rd Phase is a short but intense course that trains pilots with the necessary skills to work in ministry or to pursue a career in aviation. Students spend time with flight instructors gaining classroom instruction and flight experience as they move toward their solo flights and build hours toward their Private Pilot certifications. Further certifications (Instrument and Commercial rating) are also available on a case-by-case basis. The next aviation course starts March 8, 2025.
Determination is doing what needs to be done, even when you don`t feel like doing it. — Anonymous
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2nd Phase
This training phase is designed to develop personal competence, critical thinking, life purpose, and a service mindset through various skills and experiences. Building off the lessons of Basic Training, our goal in this Phase is to create a desire for maturity and personal growth in each man as they move into their third Phase of training and accept their calling as men.
The classes in the 2nd Phase include:
• Basic Structural Fire Fighting
• Sawyer
• Rope Rescue
• Open Water and Advanced Open Water Diving
• Personal Leadership Development
• Service Deployment
• Basic Medical Response
The next 2nd Phase will start January 4. Please see the link in our bio for more information or to apply.
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Throwback Thursday
Unit 19 eating lunch on a Hike
Unit 19 was in Basic Training from September 21 - November 13, 1999.
For more photos of Unit 19, visit our Flickr account at the link in our bio.
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Up the hill
Little hill
You can do it
I can do it
Up the hill
Little hill
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Giving Tuesday
As we come to the end of our 30th year of forging men, we want to thank you for all of your prayers and support. With your help over the past year, we have put 79 men through Basic Training, given out $221,540 in Scholarships, and completed 28 deployments for a total of 15,340 service hours.
We want to continue to forge even more men in 2025, and you are an essential part of that process. So, as we look towards our next year of training and service, consider giving to our "30 for 30 Campaign" through the end of the year.
Help us finish out our 30th year by making a one-time or recurring donation in a multiple of 30!
To donate or learn more about our program, please visit the link in our bio!
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"To become like Christ is the only thing in the world worth caring for, the thing before which every ambition of man is folly and all lower achievement vain." — Henry Drummond
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When this basic`s all over
I will be a responder
Standing tall upon that day
One red stripe on my chambray
Cultivating prepared awareness for missionary service:
In the ALERT Missions course, students will work from a Biblical foundation to understand both the Great Commission and the complexities of fulfilling this calling. This first step toward equipping individuals to be “field ready” for missionary service will challenge the student with the enormity of the task and the need for specific training to carry it out effectively. An international trip will reinforce the course material through practical application in the field.
The early registration period for the next missions class ends Monday, December 2nd. For more information on ALERT`s Missions class, visit our website at the link in our bio.
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"The word, stored in the heart, provides a mental depository for the Holy Spirit to use to mediate His grace to us, whatever our need for grace might be." — Jerry Bridges
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Eagle Response Unit
Congratulations to the men of Unit 70’s graduating class! The 15 men who graduated today finished Basic Training and 2nd Phase as well as completing at least one of the following 3rd Phase training options: Basic Training Cadre, Construction, EMT, Dive, Aviation, and Technical Rescue.
It has been an honor and a privilege to work with these men over the course of their training, and we look forward to seeing where God takes them.
For more information on our training options, please visit the link in our bio.