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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
Momma momma cantcha see?
What ALERT has done for me
Sat me in a barber chair,
Turned around I had no hair
Used to drive a Cadillac,
Now a pack is on my back.
Used to drive a pickup truck,
Now I’m hiking through the muck.
Used to sit around talking to Joe,
Nothin’ to do and nowhere to go.
I used to stay up all night long,
Now I’m up before the dawn.
Now I`m in the brotherhood
I wouldn`t change it if I could
I used to sleep in every day
Now I wear a blue chambray
I used to study with glazed eyes
They gave me a book to memorize
You`ll grind for a six-minute mile. You`ll track your macros. You`ll show up to the gym when you don`t feel like it.
But the moment reading your Bible feels hard, you assume something`s wrong.
That`s not a spiritual problem. That`s a training problem.
You don`t bench 300 pounds by wishing it. You don`t grow in godliness by accident either.
Train yourself for godliness. Same focus. Same intentionality. Same grit.
The men who do that — they don`t just grow physically. They grow into something that lasts past the grave. 👊
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Eagle Response Unit
Congratulations to the men of Unit 73’s graduating class!
The 28 men who graduated last Friday completed Basic Training and 2nd Phase, as well as at least one of the following 3rd Phase training options: Basic Training Cadre, Construction, EMT, Aviation, or Missions.
It has been an honor and a privilege to work with these men throughout 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.
Awards and Promotions
The 2026-2 awards and promotions ceremony took place last Thursday as we closed out the spring training quarter.
Congratulations to all the men who promoted, and especially to Nikolas Gibson, Jack Tanner, McKinley Ayton, and Timothy Holmes, who joined the ranks of ALERT NCOs with their promotion to the rank of Corporal.
For more information about the ALERT Academy, please see the link in our bio.
Gotta earn those donuts!
Miles first. Sugar second. Obviously not the normal PT around here, but that`s what you do to celebrate graduation. Brotherhood gets built on the road, in the grind, and yeah, around a pile of donuts after. 👊
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9 weeks. Same guys. Different men.
Before Basic Training, they walked in not knowing what they were capable of. After, they couldn`t imagine who they were before.
What would 9 weeks look like for you?
Find out at alertacademy.com. 👊
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Nine weeks. One unit. This is what’s on the other side.
These students caught fish, butchered a lamb, wove baskets, and hiked 56 miles in 24 hours. They pushed through hunger, blisters, and everything in between.
But the real growth wasn’t physical. It was learning to lead, rely on your brothers, and stop depending on your own strength.
Basic Training doesn’t just test you. It shows you what you’re actually made of. 👊
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Basic Training is the hardest thing most of these men have ever done.
That’s the point.
ALERT exists to push men further than they think they can go — so when life gets harder, and it will, they’re ready.
Because this won’t be the hardest thing they ever face. Not even close.
More information in our bio.
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Unit 73 Graduation
We will be livestreaming Unit 73’s graduation ceremonies this coming Friday, June 5.
Please visit www.youtube.com/alertacademy for the live stream.
Let’s go, men. You showed up, you put in the work, and you came back changed. 👊
The Alert Missions course takes students out of the classroom and into the field to learn what real missionary work looks like. These guys flew 33 hours to Malawi, plastered walls for a church and future school, sat in class with African pastors, and handed out shirts and new Bible translations.
This is just one of the missions our students get to be a part of.
Find out more at the link in our bio.
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Congratulations. You made it through Basic.
Nine weeks of grit, discipline, and brotherhood proved what you’re made of. But Basic Training is just the foundation. Intermediate Training is where your competence sharpens, your character deepens, and your purpose gets clearer. The men who keep going are the ones who understand the mission doesn’t stop at the end of Basic. It starts there.
Phase one complete. Time to step into the next. 👊
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When they start feeding you extra carbs, you know something`s coming.
The end of Basic Training. The endurance hike. The longest days these students have faced.
One said it plain. "When you`re at your lowest, hurting, and someone next to you is hurting too but still encouraging you. You can`t put that into words."
That`s where brotherhood is forged. That`s ALERT.
Apply now at alertacademy.com. 👊
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