FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 50 Miles in 24 Hours - Are You Ready! Where do I pick up my bib number and Yomp Packet? Yomp Packet Pick-Up will be held at the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) from noon until 5pm on Friday, 7 November 2025. The Military Women’s Memorial is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Avenue and Schley Drive, Arlington, VA. For MWM transportation, parking, and additional information, visit the MWM website at www.militarywomesmemorial.org. Is the Warrior Yomp a Race? No. The Warrior Yomp is intended to be a personal and/or team challenge in which your only competition is you, the distance, and time. The challenge is to finish the Bronze (25 miles), Silver (36 miles), or Gold (50 miles) stage in 24 hours or less. There are no prizes for finishing first. What is a Yomp? Yomp stands for “Your Own March Pace.” A Yomp is a long-distance military hike conducted at each participant’s own pace. With an emphasis on long-distance endurance events to build comradery and inspire healing, since 2013, Allied Forces Foundation (AFF) has sponsored hundreds of U.S. and Allied Partner Active Military Members and Veterans in the 50-mile Cateran Yomp held every June in the Scottish Highlands. This challenging event epitomizes AFF’s motto “Fight Together. Heal Together. Side by Side.” What is the Warrior Yomp? AFF is brining the Yomp to the U.S.! A first for the U.S., Warrior Yomp will enable participants from all backgrounds to experience the Yomp challenge and sense of pride and accomplishment upon completion. Whether you complete Bronze (25 miles), Silver (36 miles), or Gold (50 miles) you will have accomplished an amazing feat and supported our Veteran community. Wave Start Yompers will be assigned a wave start time based their projected goal (Bronze, Silver or Gold) and finish time. All participants must have an official Warrior Yomp bib to access the start line. Start times will be determined in October 2025. Yompers will be given their specific wave start time no later than Packet Pick-up on Friday, 7 Nov 25. Why Take Part? Sign up with friends, family, and colleagues to experience an unforgettable weekend while raising money for wounded, ill, and injured Military Members and Veterans. Whichever distance you choose, you will test both your physical and mental limits while hiking through breathtaking scenery and our nation’s capital. Don’t worry if you don’t have a team. Part of the Yomp experience is meeting fellow Yompers along the trail. We will group individuals of similar abilities during the wave start. Check out our Facebook page (facebook.com/alliedforcesfoundation) to connect with others who will be Yomping the amazing trail. What is the Warrior Yomp Timeline? Friday, 15 November 1200 Packet Pickup at Military Women’s Memorial Opens 1700 Packet Pickup at Military Women’s Memorial Ends Saturday, 16 November 0730 Warrior Yomp Check-In Open at Gravelly Point 0730 Shuttle Pickup at Crystal Drive and 23rd Street South 0750 Shuttle Pickup at Crystal Drive and 23rd Street South 0810 Shuttle Pickup at Crystal Drive and 23rd Street South 0815 Welcome/Opening Remarks 0830 First Wave Departs 0840 Second Wave Departs 0850 Third Wave Departs 1500 As Needed, Shuttles Depart from Bronze to Gravelly Point/Crystal City 1653 Sunset 1800 Warrior Yomp Night Access Pass Valid for Parking at Gravelly Point 2100 As Needed, Shuttles Depart from Silver to Gravelly Point/Crystal City 2000 Latest Time to Depart Bronze for Silver Sunday, 17 November 0200 Latest Time to Depart Silver for Gold 0645 Sunrise 0900 Latest Arrival Time at Gold How will I obtain my Yomp Medal? Yomp medals will distributed at your final checkpoint. For example, if you conclude your Yomp at the Bronze Checkpoint, you will be awarded a Bronze medal at the Bronze Checkpoint. If you proceed onto Silver but do not make it to the Silver Checkpoint, check in with a Yomp Volunteer. The Warrior Yomp Volunteer will ensure you receive your Bronze medal. When does registration open? Registration is Open now! Click here to register How will I obtain my bib and Yomp packet? Yomp Packet Pick-Up will be held at the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) from noon until 5pm on Friday, 7 November 2025. The Military Women’s Memorial is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Avenue and Schley Drive, Arlington, VA. For MWM transportation, parking, and additional information, visit the MWM website at www.militarywomesmemorial.org. What if I need help during the Yomp? The entire route has cell phone coverage. If you have a medical emergency, dial 911. If you need non-emergency help, dial the non-emergency number listed on the back of your bib. Someone from the Yomp Staff will provide you assistance. How long do I have to complete the In-Person Warrior Yomp? You must complete the Yomp within 24 hours from your start time. In order to move on from the Bronze Checkpoint (25 miles) to Silver (36 miles), you must depart the Bronze Checkpoint by 10pm on Saturday, 8 November 2025. In order to move on from the Silver Checkpoint (36 miles) to Gold (50 miles), you must depart the Silver Checkpoint by 2am on Sunday, 9 November 2025. Read less Are strollers permitted at the In-Person Yomp? Strollers are not permitted on the Yomp course. Can I keep my timer tracker? No! Timer trackers must be returned. Before you leave the course (at Bronze, Silver, Gold or somewhere in between), check in with a Yomp Volunteer and TURN IN YOUR TIMER TRACKER. If you take home your timer tracker, your credit card will be charged a $100 nonrefundable lost tracker fee. When is the 2025 Warrior Yomp? The Second Annual Warrior Yomp will take place 8-9 November 2025. Can I register for the In Person Yomp on Saturday, 8 November 25? No. Registration for the In Person Yomp closes on Friday, 31 October 2025. If you missed the registration deadline, sign up for the Virtual Yomp! What if I can't make it to Packet Pick Up by 5pm on Friday, 7 Nov 25? Yomp Packets must be picked up on Friday, 7 November 25, between noon and 5pm. If you cannot personally pick up your Yomp Packet, you may have a family member or friend pick it up for you. Yomp Packets will not be distributed on Saturday, 8 November 25. If you need additional assistance, email WY@alliedforcesfoundation.org soonest. Is there an age requirement for the In-Person Yomp? Yes, all registered Yompers must be at least 16 years old by 7 November 2025 and have consent of a legal guardian or parent. What type of weather can I expect? As of Thursday, 7 Nov 24, the Warrior Yomp weather forecast is great! Saturday, 16 Nov 24 Sunrise 6:52am Sunset 4:53pm High 57F Low 39F Humidity 50% Chance of Rain 3% Day - Mostly sunny. High 57F. Winds WNW at 5-10 mph. Night - Generally fair. Low 39F. Winds light and variable. Sunday, 17 Nov 24 Sunrise 6:54 High 63F Humidity 53% Chance of Rain 4% Day - Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 63F. Winds SW at 5-10 mph. How difficult is the Yomp route? Aside from the distance, the Yomp route difficulty is Easy. The route is relatively flat with a few small hills. The total elevation change from the lowest point (-35.3 feet) to the highest point (29.3 feet) is 64.6 feet. The route is a combination of blacktop, sidewalk, trail, and packed dirt. How can I confirm my registration? Each Yomper will receive a Receipt of Registration Confirmation after each registration has been completed to the email used during registration.  If you do not receive a receipt to your given email, please contact  wy@alliedforcesfoundation.org and our staff will assist you. Is there a mandatory packing list? Yes! At a minimum, all Yompers must depart the Start with the following: - bib number (clearly visible) - water - appropriate clothing (whatever you need to stay warm and dry*) - headlamp (it gets dark by 5pm) - glow stick (AFF will give you this at packet pick-up) - fully charged cell phone - external cell phone charger (recommended) *The weather is likely to change throughout the day. Yompers may put extra clothes, layers, wet weather gear, etc in a "drop bag." Drop bags will be collected at the Start and transferred to Bronze. If you continue to Silver, we will happily transfer your drop bag from Bronze to Silver. Similarly, if you continue to Gold, we will happily transfer your drop bag from Silver to Gold. Drop bag support is FREE. Who do I contact if there is an emergency? The entire route has cell phone coverage. If you have a medical emergency, dial 911. If you need non-emergency help, dial the non-emergency number listed on the back of your bib. We will have medical support at Bronze, Silver, and Gold as well as mobile medical along the route. If an emergency occurs, deal with the emergency first. When able, dial the number on the back of your bib for Yomp Staff situational awareness. What is the Warrior Yomp Timeline? Friday, 7 November 1200 Packet Pickup at Military Women’s Memorial Opens 1700 Packet Pickup at Military Women’s Memorial Ends Saturday, 8 November 0730 Warrior Yomp Check-In Open at Gravelly Point 0730 Shuttle Pickup at Crystal Drive and 23rd Street South 0750 Shuttle Pickup at Crystal Drive and 23rd Street South 0810 Shuttle Pickup at Crystal Drive and 23rd Street South 0815 Welcome/Opening Remarks 0830 First Wave Departs 1500 As Needed, Shuttles Depart from Bronze to Gravelly Point/Crystal City 1653 Sunset 2100 As Needed, Shuttles Depart from Silver to Gravelly Point/Crystal City 2000 Latest Time to Depart Bronze for Silver Sunday, 9 November 0200 Latest Time to Depart Silver for Gold 0645 Sunrise 0900 Latest Arrival Time at Gold Does the Yomp sell out? Yes! Yomp participation is limited and expected to sell out. Purchase your registration early. Does the Warrior Yomp offer deferrals, cancellations, or refunds? The Warrior Yomp does not offer registration deferrals, cancellations or refunds. The only exceptions to this policy are Military Members on official deployment orders.  If this applies to you, contact us at wy@alliedforcesfoundation.org. Is there a mandatory uniform? No! We want you to be comfortable. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for a 25, 36, or 50 mile hike. Teams are encouraged to wear team shirts and/or team colors to stand out. Do I have to complete the entire distance all at once? No! While most participants complete their Virtual Yomp all at once, we understand that not everyone is able to complete 25, 36, or 50 miles in one outing. Others like to set a goal and chip away at it over the course of a month (or longer), which is perfectly fine too! The Virtual Yomp option is offered to provide motivation to help with your personal goal setting, while raising money for our wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Set your goal – whatever that may be – and go out and accomplish it! Along the way, please continue to raise donations for Allied Forces Foundation and those we support. What happens if it rains? The Warrior Yomp will be held rain or shine. Registration is final. There are no refunds What is a virtual Yomp? A virtual Yomp can be completed anytime and anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill. Is there parking at Gravelly Point? We are updating the 2025 parking plan. Check back for updates. Can a friend or family member pick me up at Gold? Yes! If you would like a friend or family member to meet you at Gold, AFF will provide you a Warrior Yomp Gravelly Point (WYGP) Night Parking Pass. Although Gravelly Point will be closed to be public from sunset on Saturday, 8 November 25 to sunrise on Sunday, 9 November 25, those will a WYGP Night Access Parking Pass will be able to enter the park. WYGP Night Parking Passes are only valid starting at 6pm on Saturday, 8 November 25. How do I get from the Crystal City Parking Garage to the Yomp Start? No matter how to get to Crystal City (metro, car, rideshare, skip, or early morning job), AFF will provide a FREE shuttle for Yompers from Crystal City to Gravelly Point on Saturday, 8 November 25. The Yomp Shuttle will pick-up Yompers at the corner of Crystal Drive and 23rd Street South at approximately 0730, 0750, and 0810. If interested in this service, click here to reserve a spot. Where is parking in Crystal City? Crystal City has a number of parking garages that are free on weekends. The closest free parking garage to the Yomp Shuttle pick-up point is Sympark Services Center. This garage is open 24/7. Sympark Services Center 2345 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 For more parking garage information and a map of parking garages in Crystal City, click here. How do I sign up for a shuttle? We are looking forward to seeing you at the Second Annual Warrior Yomp on Saturday, 8 Nov. If you are interested in Shuttle Support of any kind, please take a moment to fill out this request form so we can best support you. Where is Yomp parking? We are updating the parking plan for 2025. Check back for updates. How do I get from Bronze or Silver back to Gravelly Point or Crystal City? If you conclude your Yomp experience at Bronze or Silver, there are multiple ways to return to Gravelly Point or Crystal City: 1) A friend or family member can pick up from Swain Park (Bronze) or Lockhouse 6 (Silver). Parking is extremely limited at both locations and is not guaranteed. 2) Rideshare or taxi. 3) RECOMMENDED - AFF will shuttle Yompers from Bronze and Silver back to Gravelly Point and Crystal City for $10 per Yomper. Shuttles will depart once full and/or based on Yomp timing. We won’t make you wait hours for someone to fill a seat. If you would like to reserve a space in the Bronze or Silver Yomp shuttle, register here. Where is the Military Women's Memorial located? The Military Women's Memorial is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery at Memorial Avenue and Schley Drive. Where do I Park? Parking is available at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center parking facility located on Memorial Avenue. Limited handicap-accessible parking is available on Memorial Avenue in front of the Memorial. While such parking is not guaranteed, requests may be made by emailing memorial@womensmemorial.org at least 48 hours in advance of your visit. Need additional help? If you need additional help, e-mail us at wy@alliedforcesfoundation.org. Can someone else pickup my Yomp Packet for me? Yes! If you are unable to pickup your Yomp Packet, a friend or family member may pick it up for you. How do I get to the Military Women's Memorial? Metro The Military Women's Memorial (MWM) is accessible via Metrorail Blue Line. There is no access via Metrobus. From the South Drive north on 1-95. Near the Capital Beltway, I-95 will merge with I-495 & I-395 Take I-395 North toward Washington, D.C. Take Exit 8-B (Arlington National Cemetery exit) to Route 27 Stay in the left lane until reaching the traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Memorial Bridge Bear right in the left-hand lane around the traffic circle to Memorial Avenue. (You will see Arlington House on the hill ahead.) *Note: From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., the United States Park Police barricades the section of Memorial Circle that connects with the westbound lanes of Route 27, routing traffic across Memorial Bridge toward D.C. and the Lincoln Memorial. Crossing over Memorial Bridge, stay to the right and loop under and back up and over Memorial Bridge to enter the circle, Memorial Avenue and the entrances to Arlington National Cemetery and the Military Women’s Memorial From the North Drive south on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD-295) or south on I-95 until you reach the Capital Beltway (I-495) Take either I-95 or I-495: If you follow I-95, stay on the Beltway to I-395 North Take exit 8-B (Arlington National Cemetery exit) to Route 27 Stay in the left lane until reaching the traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Memorial Bridge Bear right in the left-hand lane around the traffic circle to Memorial Avenue. (You will see Arlington House on the hill ahead.) If you follow I-495, stay on the Beltway to the George Washington Parkway. Continue on the GW Parkway and take the Arlington Cemetery-Memorial Bridge exit. Merge left with the traffic exiting from Route 110. At the stop sign, make a left onto Memorial Avenue. *Note: From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., the United States Park Police barricades the section of Memorial Circle that connects with the westbound lanes of Route 27, routing traffic across Memorial Bridge toward D.C. and the Lincoln Memorial. Crossing over Memorial Bridge, stay to the right and loop under and back up and over Memorial Bridge to enter the circle, Memorial Avenue and the entrances to Arlington National Cemetery and the Military Women’s Memorial. From the West Follow Route 66 East to Exit 72 for Lee Highway. Follow Lee Highway to Fort Myer Drive Make a right onto Fort Myer Drive Immediately after passing over a bridge, make a left onto Route 50 The Iwo Jima Memorial will be on your right. Follow Route 50 and stay in the right lane Exit onto George Washington Parkway and stay in the right-hand lane Continue on the GW Parkway and then take the Arlington Cemetery-Memorial Bridge exit At the stop sign, make a left turn onto Memorial Avenue Note: Route 66 East is HOV-2 (two or more people must be in the vehicle) from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. If you do not have the required number of people, follow directions noted below for non-HOV-2 automobiles. For Non-HOV-2 Vehicles Follow Route 66 East to I-495 South and exit onto Route 50 toward Arlington Exit onto George Washington Parkway (will show as ‘Memorial Br/Geo Wash Pkwy’) Continue the GW Parkway and then take the Arlington Cemetery-Memorial Bridge exit At the stop sign, make a left onto Memorial Avenue When can I pickup my Yomp Packet? All Yomp Packets must be picked up at the Military Women's Memorial (MWM) on Friday, 7 Nov 25 between noon and 5pm. As everyone visiting the MWM must enter through the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Pedestrian Gate pass through security, it is recommended you arrive at ANC no later than 4:45pm. This will ensure you have enough time to complete the security screening and walk down to the MWM by 5pm. What will be in my Yomp Packet? Your Yomp Packet will include: - Yomp Bib Number (all participants must wear a bib number) - Wave Start Time - Timer Chip - Yomp T-Shirt - Emergency Contact Info - Glow Stick - Much More! What if I don't make it to Packet Pickup on Friday? All Yomp participants must pickup, or have someone else pickup, their Yomp packet on Friday, 7 Nov 25 at the Military Women's Memorial between noon and 5pm. There is NO packet pickup on Saturday, 8 Nov 25. Is there a Security Screening? Yes. Visitors of the Military Women’s Memorial must go through Arlington National Cemetery security screening. Security screening provisions are as follows: All visitors 16 years and older (pedestrians, drivers and passengers) must present a valid photo identification. Visitors 18 years of age and older must present a valid U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification for entry. Visitors 16 & 17 years old who do not have a U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification may present an official school-issued photo identification for entry. Persons who are not U.S. citizens must present a valid passport or U.S. State Department-issued photo identification for entry.

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AFF Honorary Board Richard Mills Honorary Board Member Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills retired on 1 October 2015. Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills assumed his most recent assignment as Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Forces Northern Command on 28 August 2013 and served in this capacity until retirement. A native of Huntington, New York, Lieutenant General Mills was commissioned via Officer Candidates School. As a Lieutenant he served at the battalion level in two Marine Divisions as a rifle platoon commander, weapons platoon commander, rifle company executive officer, and adjutant. As a Captain he attended Amphibious Warfare School, and served at Parris Island as a recruit company commanding officer before commanding Alpha Company, 6th Marines. As a Major, he was assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps, attended the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, was a Military Observer with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine, and served with Marine Air Group 29, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing. Lieutenant Colonel Mills served as Operations Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) taking part in operations off Bosnia and Somalia, was assigned to the staff of the Commander, United States Sixth Fleet in Gaeta, Italy, and as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 6th Marines. While a Colonel, he studied at the Royal College of Defense Studies, London, England, was the Officer-In-Charge of the Special Operations Training Group, II MEF, and commanded 24th MEU (SOC). While under his command the 24th MEU (SOC) participated in Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and combat operations ashore in Iraq as part of Task Force Tarawa. Colonel Mills later served at United States European Command (EUCOM) in Stuttgart, Germany as the Assistant Chief of Staff. Upon selection to Brigadier General, he served as Deputy Director of Operations for EUCOM. From 2007 to 2009 Brigadier General Mills served as Assistant Division Commander and Division Commander, 1st Marine Division and upon promotion to Major General as Commander, Ground Combat Element, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Upon returning from Iraq he again assumed command of the 1st Marine Division and then was selected to command the I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) which deployed to Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). In June 2010, he assumed command of the newly-created ISAF Regional Command (Southwest) in Helmand Province. Major General Mills was the first Marine Corps General Officer to command NATO forces in combat. In July 2011 and upon promotion to Lieutenant General he assumed the duties as the Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA, Deputy Commandant for Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills Commander, Marine Forces Reserve/Commander, Marine Forces South Combat Development and Integration, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, and Commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command. John Wayne Troxel Honorary Board Member John Wayne Troxell is a retired United States Army senior noncommissioned officer who served as the third Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity he served as the principal advisor to the Chairman and the Secretary of Defense on all matters related to the troops of the United States Armed Forces to include the lethality, readiness, fitness, welfare and deployability of the force, as well as joint force development and education. This position made Troxell the most senior enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces. He enlisted in September 1982 as an armored reconnaissance specialist and graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Troxell served in the United States Army for well over 37 years in numerous units throughout his career. They include the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fort Bliss, Texas; two tours in Germany with the 3rd Armored Division and 3rd Infantry Division; two tours in the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Campbell University Reserve Officer Training Corps in Buies Creek, North Carolina; and the Special Operations Division of Joint Task Force Six (Counterdrug) in El Paso, Texas. Troxell has served as the Command Sergeant Major of the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York and Iraq; the Regimental Command Sergeant Major of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in both Fort Polk, Louisiana and Fort Lewis, Washington; the Command Sergeant Major of the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division in Fort Lewis, Washington and Iraq; the 21st Command Sergeant Major of the US Army Armor Center and Fort Know, Kentucky; the Command Sergeant Major of the US Army Accessions Command and Human Resource Center of Excellence in Fort Knox, Kentucky; the Command Sergeant Major of US Army I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington; the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command in Afghanistan and the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea. Troxell was sworn in as the SEAC on December 11, 2015 and finished his tour of duty on December 13, 2019. His official retirement date was March 31, 2020. Troxell’s five combat tours of duty include making the combat parachute jump and service in Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. As the SEAC, Troxell routinely visited troops deployed to countries around the world to include, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, Libya and numerous others to gain the pulse of the force for the Chairman and Secretary. His military education includes Ranger, Airborne, Jumpmaster, Pathfinder, PLDC, BNCOC, ANCOC, and the First Sergeants Course. He is a graduate of Class 51 of the US Army Sergeants Major Course and the Command Sergeants Major Course. Troxell is also a graduate of the National Defense University Keystone Joint Command Senior Enlisted Course, the US Army War College Strategic Leader Development Course, the US Army Intermediate Strategic Leader Defense Course at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the US Army Advanced Strategic Leader Development Course at Southwest Airlines and Exxon Mobile headquarters. Troxell is also a fellow at the Asia Pacific Center for Strategic Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii. His civilian education includes a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in strategic leadership from Trident University in California. Troxell’s awards and decorations include the Combat Action Badge, the Ranger tab, the Master Parachutist Badge with combat jump star device, the Pathfinder Badge, the Driver Badge, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, the 82nd Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division, 2nd Infantry Division, I Corps, and IJC Combat Service Identification Badges, the Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal “V” device and four oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with silver oak leaf, Joint Meritorious Unit award with oak leaf device, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal (12 awards), National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with arrowhead device, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two campaign stars, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one campaign star, Iraqi Campaign Medal with one campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with bronze award numeral 4, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 4, NATO Meritorious Service Medal, NATO Medal (ISAF), Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), and the Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Kuwait). He is a Silver Medallion recipient of the Order of St. George (Armor Association), and a Centurion of the Order of St. Maurice (National Infantry Association). During his time as the SEAC, Troxell campaigned for a distinctive rank insignia for the SEAC position much like each of the Service Senior Enlisted Advisors and on December 8, 2019 the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff approved the new rank and title and pinned the new rank on Troxell at a ceremony in the Pentagon. Troxell is married to the former Sandra Jimenez, his wife of over 36 years from El Paso, Texas. They have three adult sons and four grandchildren. Since his military retirement, Troxell has opened his own consulting firm, PME Hard Consulting, LLC, and now serves as a Brand Ambassador for the US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes Foundation, the Veterans Lending Group, and Eyewear Safety Systems (ESS); he serves as the Vice President for Strategic Planning for DFND USA, he also serves as a military consultant for Alpha Warrior 360 gyms, and Film 45 movie production company. Troxell is the Advisory Board Director for FitOps by Performix and serves on the advisory boards for Allied Forces Foundation and the Patriot Foundation. His focus continues to be on assisting military members, veterans, and their families. SEAC (Retired) Troxell and his wife Sandra reside in Lakewood, Washington.

Meet The Team Founder & CEO Don Francis This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Tech Lead Ashley Jones MA, BSN, RN - US Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Retired) President, Military Women’s Memorial Chief Wilson began her Army career as a Military Intelligence (MI) German linguist Voice Intercept Operator. During more than 37 years of active and reserve service, she has served at all echelons from tactical to strategic, with duty in Germany, Iraq and the United States. In August 1990, she was mobilized to support OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/ OPERATION DESERT STORM and served as the Signals Intelligence collection manager for XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC. In December 2002, she mobilized in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM as a senior Counter Terrorism Analyst. She served seven years at U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL as an intelligence analyst in support of Information Operations focused on the War on Terrorism. She deployed twice to Iraq with a highly specialized Joint Special Operations Task Force. Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) Phyllis J. Wilson served as the 5th Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) for the United States Army Reserve. She was a key member of the Executive Team managing an organization with an annual operating budget of more than $8 Billion. She completed a Senior Fellowship with the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group focused on Global issues 2050 and beyond. Chief Wilson holds a master’s degree in Management from Webster University, two Bachelor of Science degrees: nursing (registered nurse) and liberal arts (sociology/German) and three Associate of Science degrees. She has attended the Defense Language Institute for German and Spanish as well as the Defense Strategic Debriefer Course. She is a 2008 graduate of the Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course and has studied at the George C. Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany, completing the Program for Advanced Security Studies in 2009. She also holds a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University. She is pursuing a second master’s degree in Public Administration with a Non-Profit Organizations focus. Chief Wilson’s military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Parachutist Badge. She was inducted into the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame in 2017. Her non-profit experience includes being the President of the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial Foundation – the only major national memorial honoring all women who have defended America throughout history from the Revolutionary War to today. She also founded Wounded Warriors Have Families Too, Inc. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Allied Forces Foundation; the Army Women’s Foundation; and she is the first Army Warrant Officer ever to serve as a member of the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Board of Directors. She is also a Senior Fellow at AUSA. She has eight children: Joseph, Jeremy, Rebekah, Matthias, Rachel, Jared, Maria and Jesse. Four sons: Joseph, Jeremy, Matthias, and Jared are in the military and are all combat veterans. She has twelve grandchildren and counting! Office Manager Tess Brown This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Product Manager Lisa Rose This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. HR Lead Kevin Nye Lieutenant Colonel Mills served as Operations Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) taking part in operations off Bosnia and Somalia, was assigned to the staff of the Commander, United States Sixth Fleet in Gaeta, Italy, and as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 6th Marines. While a Colonel, he studied at the Royal College of Defense Studies, London, England, was the Officer-In-Charge of the Special Operations Training Group, II MEF, and commanded 24th MEU (SOC). While under his command the 24th MEU (SOC) participated in Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and combat operations ashore in Iraq as part of Task Force Tarawa. Colonel Mills later served at United States European Command (EUCOM) in Stuttgart, Germany as the Assistant Chief of Staff. Upon selection to Brigadier General, he served as Deputy Director of Operations for EUCOM. From 2007 to 2009 Brigadier General Mills served as Assistant Division Commander and Division Commander, 1st Marine Division and upon promotion to Major General as Commander, Ground Combat Element, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Upon returning from Iraq he again assumed command of the 1st Marine Division and then was selected to command the I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) which deployed to Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). In June 2010, he assumed command of the newly-created ISAF Regional Command (Southwest) in Helmand Province. Major General Mills was the first Marine Corps General Officer to command NATO forces in combat. In July 2011 and upon promotion to Lieutenant General he assumed the duties as the Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA, Deputy Commandant for Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills Commander, Marine Forces Reserve/Commander, Marine Forces South Combat Development and Integration, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, and Commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command. Customer Support Lead Alex Young This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. QA Specialist Andrew Cole This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Content Strategist Debbie Green This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio. Product Manager Alissa Rose This is your Team Member description. 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YOMP PACKET PICKUP Friday, 7 Nov 25 (Noon-5pm) Military Women's Memorial Where is the Military Women's Memorial located? The Military Women's Memorial is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery at Memorial Avenue and Schley Drive. How do I get to the Military Women's Memorial? Metro The Military Women's Memorial (MWM) is accessible via Metrorail Blue Line. There is no access via Metrobus. From the South Drive north on 1-95. Near the Capital Beltway, I-95 will merge with I-495 & I-395 Take I-395 North toward Washington, D.C. Take Exit 8-B (Arlington National Cemetery exit) to Route 27 Stay in the left lane until reaching the traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Memorial Bridge Bear right in the left-hand lane around the traffic circle to Memorial Avenue. (You will see Arlington House on the hill ahead.) *Note: From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., the United States Park Police barricades the section of Memorial Circle that connects with the westbound lanes of Route 27, routing traffic across Memorial Bridge toward D.C. and the Lincoln Memorial. Crossing over Memorial Bridge, stay to the right and loop under and back up and over Memorial Bridge to enter the circle, Memorial Avenue and the entrances to Arlington National Cemetery and the Military Women’s Memorial From the North Drive south on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD-295) or south on I-95 until you reach the Capital Beltway (I-495) Take either I-95 or I-495: If you follow I-95, stay on the Beltway to I-395 North Take exit 8-B (Arlington National Cemetery exit) to Route 27 Stay in the left lane until reaching the traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Memorial Bridge Bear right in the left-hand lane around the traffic circle to Memorial Avenue. (You will see Arlington House on the hill ahead.) If you follow I-495, stay on the Beltway to the George Washington Parkway. Continue on the GW Parkway and take the Arlington Cemetery-Memorial Bridge exit. Merge left with the traffic exiting from Route 110. At the stop sign, make a left onto Memorial Avenue. *Note: From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., the United States Park Police barricades the section of Memorial Circle that connects with the westbound lanes of Route 27, routing traffic across Memorial Bridge toward D.C. and the Lincoln Memorial. Crossing over Memorial Bridge, stay to the right and loop under and back up and over Memorial Bridge to enter the circle, Memorial Avenue and the entrances to Arlington National Cemetery and the Military Women’s Memorial. From the West Follow Route 66 East to Exit 72 for Lee Highway. Follow Lee Highway to Fort Myer Drive Make a right onto Fort Myer Drive Immediately after passing over a bridge, make a left onto Route 50 The Iwo Jima Memorial will be on your right. Follow Route 50 and stay in the right lane Exit onto George Washington Parkway and stay in the right-hand lane Continue on the GW Parkway and then take the Arlington Cemetery-Memorial Bridge exit At the stop sign, make a left turn onto Memorial Avenue Note: Route 66 East is HOV-2 (two or more people must be in the vehicle) from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. If you do not have the required number of people, follow directions noted below for non-HOV-2 automobiles. For Non-HOV-2 Vehicles Follow Route 66 East to I-495 South and exit onto Route 50 toward Arlington Exit onto George Washington Parkway (will show as ‘Memorial Br/Geo Wash Pkwy’) Continue the GW Parkway and then take the Arlington Cemetery-Memorial Bridge exit At the stop sign, make a left onto Memorial Avenue Is there a Security Screening? Yes. Visitors of the Military Women’s Memorial must go through Arlington National Cemetery security screening. Security screening provisions are as follows: All visitors 16 years and older (pedestrians, drivers and passengers) must present a valid photo identification. Visitors 18 years of age and older must present a valid U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification for entry. Visitors 16 & 17 years old who do not have a U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification may present an official school-issued photo identification for entry. Persons who are not U.S. citizens must present a valid passport or U.S. State Department-issued photo identification for entry. Where do I Park? Parking is available at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center parking facility located on Memorial Avenue. Limited handicap-accessible parking is available on Memorial Avenue in front of the Memorial. While such parking is not guaranteed, requests may be made by emailing memorial@womensmemorial.org at least 48 hours in advance of your visit. When can I pickup my Yomp Packet? All Yomp Packets must be picked up at the Military Women's Memorial (MWM) on Friday, 7 Nov 25 between noon and 5pm. As everyone visiting the MWM must enter through the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Pedestrian Gate pass through security, it is recommended you arrive at ANC no later than 4:45pm. This will ensure you have enough time to complete the security screening and walk down to the MWM by 5pm. What will be in my Yomp Packet? Your Yomp Packet will include: - Yomp Bib Number (all participants must wear a bib number) - Wave Start Time - Yomp T-Shirt - Emergency Contact Info - Much More! Can someone else pickup my Yomp Packet for me? Yes! If you are unable to pickup your Yomp Packet, a friend or family member may pick it up for you. What if I don't make it to Packet Pickup on Friday? If you need additional help, e-mail us at wy@alliedforcesfoundation.org .

50 Miles in 24 Hours – Are You Ready! AFF is excited to have the second U.S., Warrior Yomp to enable participants from all backgrounds to experience the Yomp challenge and sense of pride and accomplishment upon completion. Whether you complete Bronze (25 miles), Silver (36 miles), or Gold (50 miles) you will have accomplished an amazing feat and supported our Veteran community. WHAT IS A YOMP? Yomp stands for “Your Own March Pace.” A Yomp is a long-distance military hike conducted at each participant’s own pace. With an emphasis on long-distance endurance events to build comradery and inspire healing. Since 2013, Allied Forces Foundation (AFF) has sponsored hundreds of U.S. and Allied Partner Active Military Members and Veterans in the 50-mile Cateran Yomp held every June in the Scottish Highlands. This challenging event epitomizes AFF’s motto “Fight Together. Heal Together. Side by Side.” IS THE WARRIOR YOMP A RACE? No. The Warrior Yomp is intended to be a personal and/or team challenge in which your only competition is you, the distance, and time. The challenge is to finish the Bronze (25 miles), Silver (36 miles), or Gold (50 miles) stage in 24 hours or less. There are no prizes for finishing first, just for finishing! WHEN IS THE WARRIOR YOMP? The Warrior Yomp kicks off at 0700 on Saturday, 8 November 2025 at Gravelly Point. Yompers will hike by the Military Women’s Memorial and Lincoln Memorial, thru Roosevelt Island, and along the C&O Canal Trail. The 25-mile Bronze Checkpoint and turnaround is at Lock House 6. Yompers will have until 0700 on Sunday, 19 November 2025 to arrive back at Gravelly Point and complete the 50-mile course. WHY TAKE PART? Sign up with friends, family, and colleagues to experience an unforgettable weekend while raising money for wounded, ill, and injured Military Members and Veterans. Whichever distance you choose, you will test both your physical and mental limits while hiking through breathtaking scenery and our nation’s capital. Don’t worry if you don’t have a team, part of the Yomp experience is meeting fellow Yompers along the trail. We will group individuals of similar abilities during the wave start. Check out our Facebook page to connect with others who will be Yomping the amazing trail. 

AFF Advisory Board Danny Alvarez Danny attended the University of Florida as a second generation Gator and received his Bachelor’s of science in Journalism. While there, he was the Captain of the UF Club Lacrosse Team and the Cadet R.O.T.C. Battalion Commander. During his tenure in Gainesville, Danny served in the Florida National Guard with the 124th Infantry Regiment in Leesburg, Florida. Upon graduation, Danny was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army. During his time in the military, Danny was deployed to South Korea as a line platoon leader and later assigned to various leadership positions within the US Army Airborne School. While there, he was a jumping member of the historic Fort Benning Command Exhibition Parachute Team, “The Silver Wings.” Before he separated from the service, he earned a Masters of Science degree in Education from Troy State University in Alabama.

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