Mission: Readiness

Mission: Readiness Retired admirals and generals strengthening national security by ensuring kids stay in school, stay fit, and stay out of trouble.

The more than 700 retired admirals, generals, and other top military leaders who are members of Mission: Readiness recognize that the strength of our country depends on a strong military. Since 2009, Mission: Readiness has championed evidence-based, bipartisan state and federal public policy solutions that are proven to prepare our youth to be citizen-ready and able to serve their nation in any way they choose.

A new report from the Afterschool Alliance shows that summer programs are in demand but out of reach for many families b...
05/19/2026

A new report from the Afterschool Alliance shows that summer programs are in demand but out of reach for many families because they are unaffordable. Many of these programs provide physical activity and nutritious snacks that can combat obesity a leading disqualifier for military service. Read their report: https://afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/landing/

Already, millions are losing their SNAP benefits after Congress made significant changes to the program, including famil...
05/13/2026

Already, millions are losing their SNAP benefits after Congress made significant changes to the program, including families with children. These cuts will lessen the pool of eligible recruits in the future.

Malnutrition, especially obesity, threatens national health and security. Nationwide, 77 percent of youth ages 17–24 are...
05/06/2026

Malnutrition, especially obesity, threatens national health and security. Nationwide, 77 percent of youth ages 17–24 are ineligible for military service, up from 71 percent in 2017. Obesity alone disqualifies 11 percent and contributes to 44 percent being disqualified for multiple reasons. Among children ages 2 to 19 years old in the United States, over 19 percent are obese. Food insecurity— limited access to healthy food—is a major factor. SNAP helps address this. Read Mission: Readiness report from last year on the role SNAP can play on increasing our national security: https://tinyurl.com/2teyy3ur

It's ! Home visitors help young families thrive and set kids on a path to succeed in the forever. We thank home visitor...
04/21/2026

It's ! Home visitors help young families thrive and set kids on a path to succeed in the forever. We thank home visitors for their dedication in helping families thrive.

Early childhood education, childhood nutrition, physical activity, out-of-school time, and youth diversion programs can ...
03/31/2026

Early childhood education, childhood nutrition, physical activity, out-of-school time, and youth diversion programs can help youth grow strong and healthy, preparing them for adult life, including military service, if they choose.

, the nations's largest child nutrition program, serves about 1 in 5 U.S. children including 2.8 million kids under 3. ...
03/24/2026

, the nations's largest child nutrition program, serves about 1 in 5 U.S. children including 2.8 million kids under 3. With new barriers to the program, many will lose their benefits in the months ahead.

1 of the 3 disqualifiers for military service is a criminal history. Positive youth development approaches are preventiv...
02/26/2026

1 of the 3 disqualifiers for military service is a criminal history. Positive youth development approaches are preventive strategies that help kids to grow up to lead productive lives and join the military if they so choose. Read Fight Crime: Invest In Kids, new fact sheet here: https://tinyurl.com/yeyckmxy

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