Get to know us
We started organizing our training gatherings in 2014, while stationed in Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty, NC. Back then, we were just a small group of Soldiers running into each other at the gym, on regular physical training hours or participating in several off-duty outdoor events. Later on, in 2018, we reunited in Fort Hood, now Fort Cavazos, TX, when finally, this initiative turned out into a regular engagement.
With many of us still in service and the implementation of the ACFT, it soon became obvious the need for an off-base outdoor training area. This urged us to materialize our ideas that could lead us to stay tuned into our training philosophy of training as we fight. We aim above and beyond of not just attaining passing scores on physical or tactical assessments.
We now are mastering our project, setting up and offering several premises as the rally point for those who share this same mindset. We currently have locations in the areas near to Fort Liberty and Fort Cavazos. We are looking forward to extending our liaisons with other veterans, where many more could gather, test their physical readiness and tailor their training.
As a nonprofit organization, we raise the required funds to build and set up the training sites. We also offer our virtual network for fellow veterans that hold a Physical Training degree, Master Fitness Trainer Certification or any other tactical training expertise as part of our referral service.
OUR TEAM
There's an old say expressing that our strength lies in our individuality, however, when we invest our talents and knowledge on each other, the final result is a community of stronger individuals; all of this then turns into the best thing we could have in challenging moments: A solid support system sustained by us looking after each other.
After retiring as a Navy Veteran, Scott conducted numerous projects in the area of Telecommunication.
Scott is an avid pleader for global innovations and passionately advocate for a necessary ethical input in actions with the vertiginous advances of our world.
His outstanding experience and outlook in professional areas and life as well, is that quintessential factor that have been nourishing the solid foundations of our organization and sharpens our mission and vision.
With more than 12 years of experience organizing thematic soirees for companies in the Art & Fashion Industry, Luce also holds a Non-Profit Leadership and Marketing Certification from NYU, an Art Dealer Certification from Sotheby's London, UK, a Modern Art Certification at Christie's London and a Paralegal Associates from the University of Providence, MT.
Luce has served 13 years in the US Army, 5 of those in the Corps of Engineers, the following 5 in the JAG corps, and currently at USACAPOC.
For the last 3 years, and after a prior service of 7 in the USMC, Jessica has been assigned at USACAPOC, TX, attaining a vast experience with programing administrative strategic plans for staff and personnel operations, reporting directly to Command Group.
Jessica Sanchez is a Master Fitness Trainer, also holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Temple College, TX, and graduated from US Army Drill Sergeant School.
After achieving several milestones during his Honorable Service in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Phill has settled as a very successful business owner, he also holds a bachelor's degree in construction management, his expertise has been the startup master key for Fortius Ethos.
Phill has an unwavering attention to detail when programing our projects, with and incisive focus on safety, based on his 18 years as Jump Master, he is also a PADI IDC Scuba Diver Instructor.
Scott J. Phipps
Co-Founder - President
Luce Garcia
Co-Funder - Vice President
Jessica Sanchez
Admin Ops Executive Director
Phillip Rupprecht
Business Consultant
Our mission
We are on a mission of providing different ways on which our fellow service members could be able to train better. We work diligently on paving the way of blending their physical readiness goals in our outdoor locations, while also connecting veterans with a solid network of certified experts to assist them. Our main goal is to constantly rise our standards in order to offer the best set ups and experiences.
Our vision
We want to be part of that support system on which our fellow service members could gather and conduct off-post physical training during more convenient hours for them. We also aim to fit their goals at more convenient locations in a way that, instead of driving long distances, they can accommodate their training sessions near to their off-duty, social and family activities, which is paramount for their best quality of life.