Category: TMF Community Stories

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is expanding Character Does Matter powered by Under Armour to include visually-impaired Veteran Mentors and youth. In partnership with the Metrolina Association for the Blind, TMF has launched an 8-week character course for students in the Charlotte area, ensuring character and leadership development is accessible to all. With hands-on training and mentorship, veterans like Ben Lochary and Keith Robinson are inspiring the next generation, proving that leadership is about mindset, not physical ability.
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In honor of Month of the Military Child, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) highlights its year-round commitment to supporting the strength and resilience of military children. Through Character Does Matter (CDM) powered by Under Armour Freedom, TMF empowers military youth with mentorship, leadership development, and tools to build character. TMF also offers Expeditions for surviving children to foster connection, purpose, and community for those navigating grief. TMF ensures military children are seen, supported, and celebrated—this month and beyond.
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Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is transforming lives through leadership, service, and proactive mental health initiatives. TMF President Amy Looney Heffernan and COO Josh Jabin recently shared key highlights and future goals during TMF’s 2025 State of the Organization webinar, emphasizing the fight against veteran suicide by addressing isolation, loss of purpose, and community disconnection.
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As a leader of J&J’s Veteran Leadership Council and a dedicated Veteran Mentor with Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), Shannon Kelly empowers veterans and youth, spreading TMF’s mission through initiatives like Character Does Matter, The Honor Project, and Operation Legacy service projects. Learn how Shannon continues to lead, inspire, and make a difference.
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Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) provides opportunities for veterans to find renewed purpose through mentorship and leadership programs. Initiatives like Character Does Matter and the Spartan Leadership Program help veterans leverage their skills to mentor youth, strengthen communities, and continue their legacy of service.
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Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) and Under Armour (UA) are fostering leadership and character development among Baltimore's student athletes through Character Does Matter (CDM) curriculum for the Student Athlete Leadership Council (SALC).
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Celebrating the 100th episode of The Resilient Life podcast, Marine Corps veteran and TMF Spartan Matt Howard shares his journey of service, resilience, and leadership in the face of stage IV cancer.
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Through Operation Legacy service events nationwide, over 200 volunteers, including veterans, families of the fallen, and community members, united to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Learn more about Jeremiah Pauley, a TMF Veteran Mentor whose story of resilience, loss, and recovery showcases the healing power of community and hope.
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The United States Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated on November 10 with traditional celebrations that commemorate the founding of the Corps.
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