2026 MASS DEPLOYMENT
ABOUT MASS DEPLOYMENT
After nearly a decade of successful Mass Deployment events in cities including Detroit, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Houston, and Chicago, Mass Deployment will continue through Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) for its 10th year. Veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilian volunteers will converge on Philadelphia in June 2026 to execute high-impact projects throughout the city—bringing community members together to serve and create impact. This multi-day service event will mobilize more than 300 volunteers in honor of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
2026 MASS DEPLOYMENT DETAILS
Mass Deployment will take place June 7-11 in Philadelphia, PA, with service projects on June 8, 9 and 10.
Participants will be selected through an application process starting in January 2026. Applications are open to all, but selection priority will be given to veterans, families of the fallen, and volunteer leaders.
WHY PHILADELPHIA?
TMF’s namesake, 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, called Philadelphia home for much of his life, and it’s where the movement he created with five simple words was born: “If Not Me, Then Who...”
With service projects based in Old City, Mass Deployment will play a role in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding in its historic birthplace. Over the course of three days, volunteers will work to beautify and revitalize parks and community spaces in the City of Brotherly Love.
Applications for Mass Deployment are now open. Please click here to apply. Applications will close on January 30, 2026.
Volunteers local to the Philadelphia area may apply for selection or register to participate in individual project days as part of Mass Deployment. Registration for individual service days will be limited.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact Faith Branch, Senior Director, Development, at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the application process?
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The Mass Deployment application will open in January 2026 and remain open for 3-4 weeks.
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There are two roles available: Team Leader and Team Member.
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Applicants for Team Leader positions must have attended a past Mass Deployment or hosted an Operation Legacy or TMC Service Project from January 2024 to present.
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Priority for Team Member positions will be given to volunteers who have attended any TMC or TMF event from January 2024 until present.
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Decisions will be sent to all applicants via email in early March. Selected applicants will receive information about next steps related to travel, signing up for virtual orientation, completing pre-work, and preparing to attend.
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What are the dates and location?
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Dates: Sunday, June 7 - Thursday, June 11, 2026; Participants must be available to attend the entire date range.
Volunteers who are local to Philadelphia have the option to register for individual project days. These volunteers do not need to apply and will not receive lodging.
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Do I need prior experience to participate in Mass Deployment?
Please review the specific criteria and responsibilities for each role prior to applying. Mass Deployment is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced volunteers.
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What's included?
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Accommodations will be provided at a hotel in Philadelphia. Participants will be sharing rooms.
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Meals:
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Breakfast & Lunch from June 8 - June 10
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Dinner on June 10; a gift card will be provided to offset non-hosted dinners.
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Service projects: Hydration stations, snacks, and plenty of water provided.
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Transportation: To/from Philadelphia airport, service projects, and hosted activities.
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What's excluded?
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Travel to and from Philadelphia, though a limited number of travel grants are available.
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Transportation and meals beyond those listed above.
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Personal expenses and gratuities.
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How strenuous will the service projects be?
Philadelphia in June can be hot. We will have hydration stations and shaded areas available to keep participants cool. Expect early wake-ups and long days as we work hard to support our community partners, though we’ll make sure the hard work is rewarding and enjoyable! Project tasks vary, and we will make reasonable accommodations so that volunteers with limited mobility or other limitations can participate fully.
