TMF Events

A New Tradition Begins: Manion WOD Debuts at Marine Corps War Memorial


As part of his participation in Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Leadership Program, retired Marine Corps Veteran and federal agent Carroll Harris created and executed the first Manion WOD to take place in Arlington, VA at the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial). Participants included Ryan Manion, CEO of Travis Manion Foundation, and SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, honoring the life and legacy of Marine Corps 1stLt Travis Manion.

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Meet the Travis Manion Foundation Spartan Award Winners of the Year


Over the course of three days in April, more than 150 of Travis Manion Foundation’s most engaged volunteers gathered for the 2026 Spartan Leadership Summit (SLS). This annual invitation-only event took place at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX, offering Veteran Mentors, TMF Chapter and Service Platoon Leaders, athletic event directors, and program alumni a unique and immersive opportunity to focus on personal development and connecting with each other.

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The Story Behind the Manion WOD: Honoring 1stLT Travis Manion's Ultimate Sacrifice


Before his final deployment to Iraq, Travis left us with a simple but powerful ethos: "If Not Me, Then Who…" It describes the sense of duty felt by service members and their families — a constant reminder for all of us to live with character and put the interests of others before our own. 

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TMF Community Stories

From Loss to Leadership: How Deanna Phillips Inspires Community


Gold Star spouse Deanna Phillips became a widow on March 5, 2010, when her beloved husband, Michael Phillips, a US Air Force veteran, lost his battle with service-connected cancer. The grief that followed was nearly paralyzing. She feared she’d always be alone. 

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How Travis Manion Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project Support Veterans Beyond Transition


As a child, David Veros watched his father put on a Marine Corps uniform every day. “He had such a sense of pride, and a sense of service,” David says. “He understood that our lives have a bigger purpose. I wanted to be just like him. That’s what led me to the military.” 

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How Veteran Mentors Are Shaping the Next Generation Through Character Does Matter Program


Kira Sonnee spent most of her childhood feeling unworthy of anything good. Her mom was a business owner and often unavailable; her dad was unreliable and difficult to deal with. Kira, an only child, felt alone and misunderstood. “I didn’t feel like I truly belonged anywhere,” she says. By the time she started 8th grade, anxiety, depression, and the death of her beloved dog made Kira feel like she didn’t want to be alive anymore. 

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Music, Service, and Impact: Stand Together and Old Dominion Unite Fans for TMF Benefit Concert


Stand Together Foundation’s Austin benefit concert for Travis Manion Foundation united music and service, raising support for veterans and honoring 9/11 heroes.

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TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION & THE MISSION CONTINUES JOIN FORCES TO SERVE MORE VETERANS AND COMMUNITIES


In a strategic step forward for the veteran community, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) and The Mission Continues (TMC) announced they are joining forces - bringing together two leading veteran service organizations with the shared mission of empowering veterans to lead, serve, and strengthen communities nationwide. 

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Press Room 28-May-2018

Good Morning America featured TMF for a Memorial Day segment in 2018, to speak about honoring our fallen military heroes, and the impact TMF is making on veterans.

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Press Room 27-May-2018

Fox & Friends featured TMF for a Memorial Day segment, to honor our fallen military heroes, and share how TMF is impacting veterans, families of the fallen, inspired civilians, and the next generation of leaders.

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TMF Community Stories 24-May-2018

This Memorial Day, join us in remembering the selfless sacrifices of our nation’s fallen heroes.

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TMF Events 03-May-2018

2,500 dedicated volunteers. 50+ communities impacted. 9,300 hours served.

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TMF Community Stories 29-Apr-2018

Looking back 19 years after Travis’ death, I don’t think of Travis Manion “the man that was larger than life,” or even Travis Manion “the warrior.” I think of him as my friend.

By: Steve Kovach

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TMF Community Stories 24-Apr-2018

Top 3 Values in Action Strengths: Social Intelligence, Zest, HopeThe Honorable Patrick J. Murphy is America's first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S.

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Press Room 13-Apr-2018

In April of 2018, TMF brought families of the fallen together on a survivor expedition, to help rebuild the home of a family displaced by Hurricane Harvey. CBS Evening News covered the expedition, and shared how the journey of the Dayton family brought them there.

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Press Room 12-Apr-2018

These three TMF leaders sat down with Jan Crawford from CBS This Morning, to share how TMF is helping to strengthen America's national character and impacting communities at large.

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TMF Events 10-Apr-2018

As Global Brand Manager for CrossFit, Inc., Jimi Letchford has spent the last decade focusing on not only growing the international presence of CrossFit, but also understanding what motivates members to come together for these empowering workouts.

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Press Room 28-Mar-2018

BALTIMORE, MD – The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is partnering with TMF in support of the expansion of their Mid-Atlantic Region into Baltimore, MD, through TMF's character initiative.

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