The International Alert Academy in Big Sandy, Texas, turns out the kind of men this country needs.
Lt. Col. Oliver North
USMC (Ret.)
When we had a major disaster and some tornadoes hit our state, the ALERT team came into Arkansas and helped to rebuild part of our cities and restore some homes.
Gov. Mike Huckabee
former Governor of Arkansas
The training enabled me to be a leader and a light for Christ in my workplace, my home, and church.
Cpl. Nathan Hardy
Unit 43, Spring 2010
I have never seen a group of young men [so] dedicated, and with such professionalism and pride and integrity, as we saw with the ALERT team. I wish I had a department full of those young men.
Richard Heitkemper
Price County Sheriff, Wisconsin
My time at the International ALERT Academy really helped prepare me for my career as a Texas Trooper. Everything ranging from the physical training to the mental stretching that I learned at ALERT all gave me a cutting-edge while I was at the academy for the Highway Patrol. The strict regimen of basic training allowed me to excel in areas where others struggled. Most importantly, however, the spiritual growth and self discipline I gained has given me the strength I’ve needed to maintain my testimony through the difficult times. Overall, it is easy to see how the Lord used my time at ALERT to prepare me for the path He had for me.
RFC Joshua Schlaudt
Unit 47, Winter 2012