Mitch Ford leads Valor to a broccoli gleaning!

Men of Valor hike the scenic Fortuna Peak and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. The white crosses memorialize the aviators who perished in the B-17 crash on 28 Jun 1944.

Valor spends time together camping out at Combat Village, eating great food prepared by Scott Duncan and other dads, sharing stories around the campfire on the first day. The next morning, LtCol Rob Guyette shares some of his story and then all engage in several hours of paintball!

Young men listen to words of experience.

Young men of Valor relax and enjoy each other’s company on the water before the temperatures cool down for the year.

Caden gets exposure flying in a Cessna 172 while flying over his house in Yuma!

Young men of Valor cool off in the water to escape the humidity and heat of late August in Yuma!

Marines and some men from The Rock Church help Army Veteran and his family move locally in Yuma.

Young men and Marines cool off in the Wash, hear Marine F-35 pilot Zach Baskara share the importance of discipline, and compete in a canoe/kayak, mountain bike, and swim event!

Valor gets to hear from Marine F-35 pilot, father of 4 Thayer Paxton, then get to cool off in the water with some lifesaving training led by Brian White!

Border Patrol Agent Brian White leads a convoy on the El Camino Del Diablo, teaches young men of Valor how to recover a vehicle that is stuck in the sand, and Marine Maj Josh Woods shares his story!

Mitch Ford leads a gleaning of cauliflower and Paul Mondragon shares with young men of Valor.

Young men get to hone their shooting skills at Adair Range and hear shooting expert and veteran Michael Milito share.

Men of Valor hike up prominent peak Castle Dome, while sharing some military history of Iwo Jima and heroes who have given all to preserve our freedoms.

Marines and men of Valor hike up landmark Pilot’s Knob, then go to play an aggressive game of ultimate football in the valley of two prominent peaks in the dunes! It was a gut-check!

Marines and men of Valor cool off by going boating at Senator’s Wash!

Young men, Marines, and dads hike the highest peak in Yuma County, Signal Peak, see wild sheep, and survey the beauty!

Young men glean produce for those who are hungry and hear shark tank participant, entrepreneur, and former Navy SEAL speak about his life and the importance of courage. Prov 4:23

Border Patrol Agents Brian White and Sears Taylor teach proper litter carry techniques and give a tour at Wellton Station.

Thanks to Scott Duncan, William Cowell, and Josh Woods for a great event on the flight line and in the simulator today!

It was great exposure and reinforcement of some important leadership traits... Fitness to become a warrior, discipline to study, serving something higher than yourself (like a team), and our tie-in with history.