TMF Community Stories

One Organization, One Mission: The Integration of TMF and TMC One Year Later


For the last year, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) has been moving forward as one organization after acquiring The Mission Continues (TMC). From the beginning, the goal has been to broaden our reach and increase our impact on veterans, families of the fallen, youth and inspired civilians across the country. 

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Travis Manion Foundation CEO Ryan Manion Testifies in Congress on Honoring Our Fallen Heroes


On June 30, 2026, Ryan Manion, CEO of Travis Manion Foundation, testified before Congress on the importance of memorializing our fallen heroes and the role community partnerships play in ensuring their legacies endure. At the committee hearing on "Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnerships at Veterans Cemeteries," Ryan shared how TMF transforms national cemeteries from places of remembrance into places of action—where stories are shared and the next generation discovers what service and sacrifice truly mean. 

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Stronger Together: TMF Carries Forward 10-Year Tradition with 2026 Mass Deployment


From June 8-10, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) brought together more than 300 veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilian volunteers for the 10th annual Mass Deployment. During this three-day, high-impact community service event, 12 teams of Spartan volunteers transformed two public parks in Philadelphia, PA leaving a lasting legacy in the neighborhoods they serve.

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More Than a Moment of Silence: How TMF Honors the Fallen Through Action on Memorial Day


Every year, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) mobilizes volunteers across the country to pay respects to fallen heroes on and around Memorial Day through The Honor Project. This year, thousands of volunteers will visit more than 70 cemeteries, placing hand-crafted commemorative tokens at the resting places of over 10,000 fallen heroes—taking a moment to reflect on their service and sacrifice. 

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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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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-Jul-2022

As students across the country prepare to start the new school year,Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation’s leading veteran nonprofit organizations, is hosting Back-to-School Character Days nationwide.

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Press Room 28-Jul-2022

Doylestown Brewing Company’s “If Not Me, Then Who…” Blonde Ale, Supporting Travis Manion Foundation, Now Available at Citizens Bank Park

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Press Room 27-May-2022

Travis Manion Foundation and AmeriCorps are working together to encourage Americans to volunteer and serve in honor of our fallen military heroes this Memorial Day. 

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Press Room 11-Nov-2021

Travis Manion Foundation President Ryan Manion joins Fox News' "America Reports" on Veterans Day to discuss how our nation's heroes can continue their tradition of service after taking off the uniform. Through its landmark program, Character Does Matter, TMF trains and empowers veterans to serve as mentors to youth by connecting them with schools and community organizations to develop character in future generations.

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Press Room 07-Nov-2021

1stLT Travis Manion and LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney were roommates at the U.S. Naval Academy and grew to become brothers long before either served on active duty. Shortly after graduating, both men gave their lives in service to this country, one as a Marine in Iraq and the other as a Navy SEAL in Afghanistan. Fox NFL Sunday pays tribute to these American heroes and the legacies they left behind.

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Press Room 04-Nov-2021

Dwayne Johnson and Under Armour has unveiled the latest addition to the Project Rock x UA Freedom Collection, which is bringing awareness to the work of Travis Manion Foundation. With the support of Under Armour and their UA Freedom initiative, Travis Manion Foundation empowers veterans and families of fallen military members to develop and mentor the next generation of leaders through TMF’s Character Does Matter Program. 

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Press Room 04-Nov-2021

Dwayne Johnson and Under Armour have unveiled the latest addition to the Project Rock x UA Freedom Collection, which is bringing awareness to the work of Travis Manion Foundation. 

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Press Room 01-Oct-2021

The annual race will activate communities from around the world to honor the sacrifices of our Naval Special Warfare service members and veterans, and to support the families of our fallen heroes. This race series bring communities together to celebrate the lives of America’s fallen and to express our deep gratitude to those still serving.

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Press Room 22-Sep-2021

One of the nation’s leading veteran service organizations, Travis Manion Foundation, has collaborated with Western Washington University (WGU) in their work to provide financial aid towards education for service members, veterans, and their families, which will be known as the “Honoring our Heroes Scholarship.” 

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