Event Media, Engagement Pillar
Bella Castro
Workout At The Warhawk

Recently, over 75 of our members took time out of their day to give back, and address a serious problem facing our community and country.

Workout At The Warhawk
Employment Pillar
Zach Tibbits
Employment Tip: Focus on the Quality of your ...

The success that Austin Overacre experienced during his transition back to civilian life is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He formulated a plan and worked that plan, part of which included leveraging the Idaho-based employment team at Mission43 and Hire Heroes USA. Our mission is to assist military members and their spouses as they find meaningful employment in Idaho after the military. It’s never too early to contact our team and begin planning your transition back to civilian employment.

Employment Tip: Focus on the Quality of your Networks
Employment Pillar
Zach Tibbits
3 Tips to Advance Your Job Search

It’s no secret that looking for a job is a grind.  I even tell our clients that “looking for a job, is a full-time job.  But, the job search isn’t just hitting the “apply” button on your preferred job search platform.  It’s much more than that.  At Mission43, we are uniquely positioned to help veterans and military spouses conduct successful job searches.  Here are a few tips to get your job search amped up!

3 Tips to Advance Your Job Search
Education Pillar
Alison Garrow
Mission43 Welcomes 2023 Idaho Falls Cohort of ...

We are thrilled to introduce the newest group of scholarship recipients for the Mission43 Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Course! This program is dedicated to empowering Idaho’s transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses by offering scholarships to attend a rigorous 4-day PMP exam preparation course, leading to PMP certification.

Mission43 Welcomes 2023 Idaho Falls Cohort of PMP Scholars
Event Media, Engagement Pillar
Jade Chase
75 Members Donate in Major Blood Drive Effort

Recently, over 75 of our members took time out of their day to give back, and address a serious problem facing our community and country.

75 Members Donate in Major Blood Drive Effort

Engagement Pillar

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Mission43 Leaders Fellowship

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2020 Cohort

The 2020 Cohort of Mission43 Leader Fellows completed Phases 1 and 2 of the year-long program. Phase 2 of the Fellowship is the Wilderness Immersion portion that challenges Fellows both physically and mentally in the austere and beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness. Eleven Fellows were chosen in 2020 (the second year of the program) and will continue to be engaged in meaningful leadership development programming on a monthly basis before they collectively plan and execute their community projects throughout the State of Idaho.

To learn more about the Mission43 Leaders Fellowship, click here.

The application window for the 2021 Leaders Fellowship cohort will open on January 1st, 2021. The screening process is highly competitive, applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Smoke ‘N' Fire 400

Mission43 and Challenged Athletes Foundation-Idaho Team

The Smoke ‘N' Fire 400 is a grueling, off-road bicylcle race through extremely challenging terrain in Central Idaho. No adaptive athlete had ever attempted the event, let alone finished it, until now.

The CAF-I and Mission43 Team consisted of two Mission43 veterans and four world-class adaptive athletes. The austere nature of this event, coupled with the fact that some portions of the course are un-ridable for elite able-bodied athletes, dictated that this unique team of military veterans and CAF athletes was going to have to work together and suffer together to accomplish the task.

After more than 420 miles of steep climbs, deep single-track, smoke-filled air, fallen trees and plenty of wildlife encounters, Mission43 members Mark Andrews and Anthony Skeesick finished with Lucas Onan and completed Idaho’s iconic Smoke ’N’ Fire race.

More than 1/3 of all riders were unable to complete the course. Lucas is the first athlete with physical disabilities to finish in the history of the race. This team provided much inspiration for many in the Mission43 tribe, and Mission43 is determined to put together teams to take on this challenge in 2021.

If you're interested in supporting the cause of the Smoke ‘N’ Fire CAF/Mission43 team as they work to raise $40,000 for the #CAFCommunityChallenge - you can learn more and donate here.

Learn more about what happened during the challenge from the dudes who actually did it. Click here for Mission43's latest podcast.

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9/11 Miles of Remembrance

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Over 1,200 Mission43 members joined in the cause of doing something positive to honor the sacrifices of 9/11/2001 and the subsequent Global War on Terror.

Mission43 will conduct three Miles of Rembrance events per year on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and September 11th, in different geographic regions of Idaho.

From all of us at Mission43, thank you to all those who participated!

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Photo Album: 43INC and CAF-Idaho Grant Night with Kirstie Ennis

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The 43INC speaker event and CAF-Idaho grant night with the tremendous Kirstie Ennis was an impactful evening of empowerment and community-building. Thank you to everyone who came out and packed the awe-inspiring Warhawk Air Museum in support of our Idaho veterans and these amazing adaptive athletes. Enjoy the photos!

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Photo Album: 43INC Derek Abbey (Boise, 11.21.19)

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Photo Album: Jeremiah Johnson Happy Hour (Coeur D'Alene, 11.14.19)

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PHOTO ALBUM: 43INC Happy Hour Western Collective (10.24.19)

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PHOTO ALBUM: 2019 St. Luke's FitOne (Boise)

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On Saturday, 9.28.19, over thirty Mission43 members came out bright and early to volunteer at St. Luke’s annual FitOne Race. It was a blast and we were able to help provide water, cheers, and good times to the over 2,000 participants at the mile 9 marker. Thanks to everyone who came out and represented M43 and congrats to all who completed the half-marathon!

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PHOTO ALBUM: 2019 9.11 MILES OF REMEMBRANCE (EAGLE)

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On Wednesday, 9.11.19, The Mission43 community honored the lives we lost on 9.11.2001 and their families with a 5K in the Eagle foothills. The event had a turnout of over 500 participants and throughout the course were markers showing the timeline of events that occurred 18 years prior. Participants walked, rucked, or ran as individuals, families, or teams while the American Flag and Flag of Honor bearing the names of everyone our country lost that day were carried along the course.

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43INC With Oz Sanchez, Six Time Paralympic Medalist

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Oscar “Oz” Sanchez, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, sat down with the Mission43 community and provided incredible insight into what it means to embody excellence in the face of adversity. His life was changed forever in 2001 when he was involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident. The accident resulted in a spinal cord injury (SCI) and the inevitable paralysis and associated neurological complications.

After the accident, Oz’s biggest fear was being defined by his injury. He developed a new sense of direction and vigor for life. He pulled out of his post-injury depression and once again took a proactive approach to living by dedicating himself to education and hand cycling.

Oz is an elite hand cycle racer who has won gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games and he is also a five-time World Hand Cycling Champion, which has earned him the title of “world’s fastest hand cyclist.” Oz is a graduate of San Diego State University with a business degree and a minor in public communications and is currently pursuing a master’s while training for the 2020 Paralympics.

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO FROM 43INC WITH OZ SANCHEZ

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VIDEO: 43INC with Lisa Hallett, Founder of Wear Blue: Run to Remember

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VIDEO: 43INC with Lisa Hallett, Founder of Wear Blue: Run to Remember

On August 25, 2009, Lisa Hallett’s husband, CPT John Hallett, was killed when his Stryker was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED) in southern Afghanistan. Surviving the loss of her husband, best friend, and father of her three young children, Lisa turned to running. Watch out 43INC highlight video featuring Lisa Hallett’s inspirational story of leadership and strength!

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PHOTO ALBUM: 2018 9.11 MOVING TRIBUTE (NORTH IDAHO)

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In partnership between Lewis-Clark State College and the University of Idaho, Mission43 helped honor the fallen of 9.11.2001 and their families by moving the Flag of Honor, bearing the names of everyone lost that day, on foot from Lewiston to Moscow, Idaho. 

The event began with a brief ceremony at Hells Gate State Park at 8:46am, the time American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The flags were then carried to Moscow over the course of the day and concluded with a memorial BBQ for the community.

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PHOTO ALBUM: 2018 9.11 Moving Tribute (Treasure Valley)

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The Mission43 community honored the fallen of 9.11.2001 and their families by constantly moving the Flag of Honor, bearing the names of everyone our country lost that day, from 8:46 am (when Flight 11 struck the North Tower) until 5:00 pm. Participants walked, rucked, or ran as individuals, families, or teams to complete as many miles as possible through the foothills of Eagle Bike Park. Those who completed at least one lap earned this year's 9.11 Moving Tribute Patch.

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PHOTO ALBUM: 2018 Twilight Criterium VIP Tent

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