AFI was invited to be interviewed live on the Weather channel.  We discussed the creation of the Armed forces Initiative, our mission, and the future.  Watch the whole interview below. #VeteransinConservation  

As Seen in the Wild Sheep Foundation Fall 2022    For the past 20 years the National Training center on Fort Irwin California has been the last training phase of all Army units before their deployment to some far-flung place to try and help the locals of the region in some way.  Be it bridge building, medical services, or simply clearing the area of extremist soldiers all units pass through Fort Irwin and the National Training Center.   There are several reactions soldiers have to time spent ...

"Self Worth" “What's my worth to BHA and the Armed Forces Initiative?“ This is an honest question that was asked of me by a volunteer in Minneapolis. An Air Force veteran who was responsible for setting up our 2022 Boundary Waters canoe trip for 18 veterans. As a thank you for his hours of volunteer time setting this event up, the AFI board offered to send him and his spouse to the BHA annual fundraiser in Missoula under the condition that he also volunteer to work the apparel sales ...

All,  Please see below job posting from our partners in the National Parks Association.   NPCA POSITION DESCRIPTIONDate: February 13, 2023 Position Title: Senior Veterans Fellow Job Status: Term – 24 months FLSA: ExemptDepartment: Regional OperationsLocation: Remote (Continental US)Immediate Supervisor: Larissa Walker, Director of Outreach & Engagement Manager’s Supervisor: David Lamfrom, Vice President of Regional Programs Incumbent / New Position: New Position Salary: $62-65k, ...

It’s been an incredible year for the Armed Forces Initiative. I cannot thank all our volunteer leaders both new and seasoned for everything they have done in 2022 for the military community and for conservation. There’s much yet to do together and 2023 planning is looking like it’s going to be a great year, but right now I want to focus on all the great events, camps, cleanups and policy initiatives the Armed Forces Initiative took on in 2022. Commander's Intent: Instill within the military ...