Idaho After the Military
Idaho as the most desirable state for life after the military
Idaho is stronger when we invest in the potential of its individuals. We envision a state that grows in innovation and long-term economic vitality with talented veterans and military families leading in our community. We support the leadership potential of veterans and military spouses who have chosen Idaho after their military service.
Impact
10,000
Members of Mission43 making Idaho their home after the military
$69,000
Average starting salary of veterans hired through Mission43
100+
Leaders Fellowship Alumni utilizing their talents across the state to make Idaho better
Idaho After the Military Stories
FORGED Together: How the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse Builds More Than Muscle
“This is about so much more than just being strong in the gym,” says Anna Woodring, Director of Human Performance at the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse. “It’s about building community, developing new skills, and then continuing on afterward with these habits - and even friendships - that have been built.”
Building Community and Transforming Lives for Idaho’s Military Families
One of Idaho’s greatest strengths lies in its veteran community and their families. But before Mission43 was launched in 2016, there wasn’t a dedicated place to support and challenge this group as they transitioned from their military careers to civilian life.
Celebrating The Fieldhouse’s First Year of Operation
The Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse recently celebrated its first anniversary, marking one year of transformative recreation, collaboration, and community building for Idaho veterans and athletes with physical disabilities. Designed as the...
Second Chapter: Mission43 Leaders Fellowship Ignites Veterans’ Passions for Civilian Service
Since launching in 2016, Mission43 has continued to serve military members and their families as they transition to civilian life at the end of their military service and seeks to make Idaho the destination for life after the military.
9/11 Miles of Remembrance Run
Mission43 brought together members of the military, veterans and their families, local fire departments and law enforcement, first responders, and other Treasure Valley residents to honor the military community those lost on September 11, 2001.
Forming Future Citizens: An Educator’s Post-Military Quest
“This is not just about a curriculum, this is about forming good human beings,” said Steve Lambert, Founder and Executive Director of Treasure Valley Classical Academy (TVCA) in Fruitland, Idaho....
Mission43 Hosts FDNY Firefighter and Memorial Run to Honor 9/11
Leading up to the Mission43's largest annual in-person event, the 43INC speaker series welcomed decorated first responder and 9/11 survivor, Tim Brown.
Translating Military Skills to a New Career
Mission43 empowers members to obtain roles in project management with their PMP Certification
20 Years Later, We Still Remember
On the afternoon of September 11, 2021, more than 1,000 Idahoans and members of Mission43 met at the Eagle Sports Complex in Eagle, Idaho, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Mission43 Offers Free, Statewide Virtual Run to Honor the Fallen Heroes of 9/11
Mission43 is remembering the heroes who served on 9/11, as well as the military families impacted by the resulting Global War on Terror.