FORGE is endorsed by Oklahoma school superintendents and decorated military officers who know the standards selection boards apply and who stand behind the program's leadership-led approach.
We are pleased to offer our high school students access to FORGE Professional Training beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. We are fully supportive of FORGE's efforts to secure external funding and grants to help launch, enhance, and sustain this program.
FORGE provides our students access to a structured, professional training pathway to the service academies that they would not otherwise have. The discipline and clarity it brings to their preparation is exactly what high-potential students in our district need.
It is my honor to endorse FORGE: Prepare to Lead. As a West Point graduate and former ROTC instructor, I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be for students to navigate the complex requirements. FORGE is built to identify, prepare, and equip high-potential students to compete for service academy admission and ROTC scholarships through direct coaching from experts who understand the process and timelines.
I have personally watched Colonel Blackmon coach students through every step of the application process. His record, his standards, and his commitment to these young leaders is unmatched. FORGE is the real thing.
FORGE has been featured by regional news outlets covering southwest Oklahoma and recognized by leadership development institutions across the state.
FORGE has been featured in regional press and is endorsed by the school districts the program serves.
Whether you are a family ready to apply, a donor ready to fund a student, or a district ready to partner — contact us.
