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SUMMARY:ALERT Advancement—Unit 74
DESCRIPTION:From the moment R-night begins\, every recruit looks forward to Advancement Day\, and there is no other day during ALERT training so anticipated by our students and their parents. From the skills demonstration early in the afternoon\, where the men exhibit the capabilities they have acquired\, to the moment they reunite with their families after nine challenging weeks\, Advancement is an opportunity to commemorate what the men have accomplished in the power of God’s might. \nThursday\, May 28\n6:30–9:00 PM Chaplain Burch’s Reception — this event is optional for those coming early who would enjoy some additional fellowship! (Come and go\, Formal Dining Room) \nFriday\, May 29\n6:15 AM – Cadence Run (the Unit will briefly run through the dorms; you’re welcome to watch\, but please do not follow the Unit)\n9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Registration\, Name Tags (Administration Building)\n10:30 AM – Optional Brunch (Dining Hall)\n11:30 AM – ALERT Preview Day Meeting (Formal Dining Room—for preregistered students interested in ALERT Basic Training)\n1:00 PM – 2nd Phase Training Overview and Q&A (Field House Gym)\n1:30 PM – Skills Demonstration (Sports Field)\n2:00 PM – Drill & Ceremony Review (Sports Field)\n2:15 PM – Reception (Field House Gym)\n3:30 PM – Advancement Ceremony (Field House Gym)\n5:00 PM – Banquet (Dining Room) \nThis schedule is tentative and subject to change. \nDorm rooms are available for purchase on the next page. If you would like to book a campsite for this weekend\, please contact us at 903-636-9201.\nOnline reservations for this event will close Monday\, May 25 at Midnight (CST). If you have further questions\, please let us know! \n*The ALERT Preview Day Meeting is open to all ALERT Preview Day guests. Click here for more information.
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/alert-advancement-spring/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALERT
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SUMMARY:ALERT Preview Day—Spring
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event is specifically for young men interested in joining the ALERT program\, along with their parents. If you are coming to show your support to a family member or friend in Basic Training\, please register for the Advancement Ceremony. \nInterested in the ALERT program? During ALERT Preview Day\, you’re invited to join us for the Advancement Ceremony of our most recent Basic Training unit. Personally guided by a member of the ALERT battalion\, families have the opportunity to ask them any questions about the ALERT program as they experience Advancement Day. Advanced Training officers are also available to answer any questions about course requirements\, training aspects\, and certifications. \nPreview Day Students* receive up to 3 banquet meals and a $300 credit towards ALERT Basic Training.\nTo learn more about the ALERT program\, please visit our ALERT Website or contact SSgt. James Vander Weide at 903-636-9227. \n*Admission to ALERT Preview Day is free and includes a complimentary banquet meal for the student and up to 2 guests (parents are encouraged to attend). The minimum age for Preview Day is 15 years old. Younger guests are welcome\, but would not be eligible to register as prospective students for Preview Day. Meals for additional family members or onsite lodging can be purchased by calling 903-636-9201.  \n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Registration\, Name Tags (Administration Building)\n10:30 AM – Optional Brunch (Dining Hall)\n11:30 AM – Preview Day Welcome Meeting & Walking Tour (Formal Dining Room)\n1:00 PM – Preview Day Q&A (Formal Dining Room)\n1:30 PM – Skills Demonstration (Sports Field)\n2:00 PM – Drill and Ceremony Review (Sports Field)\n2:15 PM – Reception (Field House Gym)\n3:30 PM – Advancement Ceremony (Field House Gym)\n5:00 PM – Banquet (Dining Room) \nThis schedule is tentative and subject to change. \nOnline registration for this event will close Monday\, May 25 at Midnight (CST). If you have further questions\, please contact the Events Department at 903-636-9201.
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/alert-preview-day-spring/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALERT
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
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SUMMARY:ALERT Graduation—Unit 73
DESCRIPTION:After 30 weeks of training\, the ALERT Graduation ceremony is an important milestone in a young man’s life. We hope you’ll join us as we honor the hard work and dedication of our graduates\, and encourage them in their commitment to be “strong to serve!” \nSchedule: \nName Tags are available for pick up at the Front Desk (Admin)\n\n10:30 AM — Optional Brunch\n3:30 PM — Grad’s March Over\n4:00 PM — Graduation Ceremony\n5:30 PM — Graduation Banquet \nPlease note that the Graduation Ceremony & Banquet are essentially the same event; guests will be seated at the banquet tables to enjoy the graduation ceremony with their students\, with dinner served shortly after. \nOnline reservations for this event will close Monday\, June 1 at midnight CST. Lodging and additional meal options are available on the next page. If you have further questions\, please contact us at 903-636-9201. \n 
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/alert-graduation-spring/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALERT
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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CREATED:20160506T230034Z
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SUMMARY:Family Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:AN ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.\n\n\n\n\nMeet like-minded families\, enjoy warm friendships\, exciting activities\, and receive spiritual encouragement in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you are seasoned campers or prefer the comforts of home\, we have a spot just for you. We welcome you\, not only as our special guests\, but as family. \n\n\nLodging options are available here. \nS’more Family | Want to bring friends and earn discounts? Registered guests will receive a unique S’more Family Host Code to bring new Family Campers for free! (Please allow a few days for this code to be created and emailed to you.) Visit alertfamilycamp.com/smorefamily for details! \nRegistration is available at alertfamilycamp.com/register. Day rates can be purchased on the phone at 903-636-9201. \nOnline registration closes Friday\, October 2\, 2026.\nPlease note that we cannot welcome unaccompanied minors during Family Camp.
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/family-camp/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Camp
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
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SUMMARY:Veterans Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Formal Appreciation Banquet | Free Event\nThursday\, November 5\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM\nFree Dinner for all of our Veterans\, their families\, and anyone from the community who would like to honor our dedicated service members.\nIt is our privilege to honor and encourage those who have stood to preserve our freedoms in the United States of America. Seating is open\, so we recommend arriving together if you’d like to sit as a group. Banquet doors open at 5:30 PM. Limited seating available\, please RSVP to 903-636-9201 by Monday\, November 2. The banquet will be hosted at the ALERT Academy\, 1 Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX 75755.
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/veterans-banquet/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans Banquet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260423T175107
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SUMMARY:ALERT Advancement—Unit 75
DESCRIPTION:From the moment R-night begins\, every recruit looks forward to Advancement Day\, and there is no other day during ALERT training so anticipated by our students and their parents. From the skills demonstration early in the afternoon\, where the men exhibit the capabilities they have acquired\, to the moment they reunite with their families after nine challenging weeks\, Advancement is an opportunity to commemorate what the men have accomplished in the power of God’s might. \nThursday\, November 12\n6:30–9:00 PM Chaplain Burch’s Reception — this event is optional for those coming early who would enjoy some additional fellowship! (Come and go\, Formal Dining Room) \nFriday\, November 13\n6:15 AM – Cadence Run (the Unit will briefly run through the dorms; you’re welcome to watch\, but please do not follow the Unit)\n9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Registration\, Name Tags (Administration Building)\n10:30 AM – Optional Brunch (Dining Hall)\n11:30 AM – ALERT Preview Day Meeting (Formal Dining Room—for preregistered students interested in ALERT Basic Training)\n1:00 PM – 2nd Phase Training Overview and Q&A (Field House Gym)\n1:30 PM – Skills Demonstration (Sports Field)\n2:00 PM – Drill & Ceremony Review (Sports Field)\n2:15 PM – Reception (Field House Gym)\n3:30 PM – Advancement Ceremony (Field House Gym)\n5:00 PM – Banquet (Dining Room) \nThis schedule is tentative and subject to change. \nDorm rooms are available for purchase on the next page. If you would like to book a campsite for this weekend\, please contact us at 903-636-9201.\nOnline reservations for this event will close Monday\, November 9 at Midnight (CST). If you have further questions\, please let us know! \n*The ALERT Preview Day Meeting is open to all ALERT Preview Day guests. Click here for more information.
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/alert-advancement-fall/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALERT
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
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SUMMARY:ALERT Preview Day—Fall
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event is specifically for young men interested in joining the ALERT program\, along with their parents. If you are coming to show your support to a family member or friend in Basic Training\, please register for the Advancement Ceremony. \nInterested in the ALERT program? During ALERT Preview Day\, you’re invited to join us for the Advancement Ceremony of our most recent Basic Training unit. Personally guided by a member of the ALERT battalion\, families have the opportunity to ask them any questions about the ALERT program as they experience Advancement Day. Advanced Training officers are also available to answer any questions about course requirements\, training aspects\, and certifications. \nPreview Day Students* receive up to 3 banquet meals and a $300 credit towards ALERT Basic Training.\nTo learn more about the ALERT program\, please visit our ALERT Website or contact SSgt. James Vander Weide at 903-636-9227. \n*Admission to ALERT Preview Day is free and includes a complimentary banquet meal for the student and up to 2 guests (parents are encouraged to attend). The minimum age for Preview Day is 15 years old. Younger guests are welcome\, but would not be eligible to register as prospective students for Preview Day. Meals for additional family members or onsite lodging can be purchased by calling 903-636-9201.  \n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Registration\, Name Tags (Administration Building)\n10:30 AM – Optional Brunch (Dining Hall)\n11:30 AM – Preview Day Welcome Meeting & Walking Tour (Formal Dining Room)\n1:00 PM – Preview Day Q&A (Formal Dining Room)\n1:30 PM – Skills Demonstration (Sports Field)\n2:00 PM – Drill and Ceremony Review (Sports Field)\n2:15 PM – Reception (Field House Gym)\n3:30 PM – Advancement Ceremony (Field House Gym)\n5:00 PM – Banquet (Dining Room) \nThis schedule is tentative and subject to change. \nOnline registration for this event will close Monday\, November 9 at Midnight (CST). If you have further questions\, please contact the Events Department at 903-636-9201.
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/alert-preview-day-fall/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALERT
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SUMMARY:ALERT Graduation—Unit 74
DESCRIPTION:After 30 weeks of training\, the ALERT Graduation ceremony is an important milestone in a young man’s life. We hope you’ll join us as we honor the hard work and dedication of our graduates\, and encourage them in their commitment to be “strong to serve!” \nSchedule: \nName Tags are available for pick up at the Front Desk (Admin)\n\n10:30 AM — Optional Brunch\n3:30 PM — Grad’s March Over\n4:00 PM — Graduation Ceremony\n5:30 PM — Graduation Banquet \nPlease note that the Graduation Ceremony & Banquet are essentially the same event; guests will be seated at the banquet tables to enjoy the graduation ceremony with their students\, with dinner served shortly after. \nOnline reservations for this event will close Monday\, November 16 at midnight CST. Lodging and additional meal options are available on the next page. If you have further questions\, please contact us at 903-636-9201. \n 
URL:https://events.alertacademy.com/event/alert-graduation-fall/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, One Academy Blvd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
CATEGORIES:ALERT
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