Rocks, Inc

03/28/2026

Application for Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) Foundation Scholarships

This Scholarship Application Registration Deadline is APRIL 18TH.

The ASBC Foundation annually awards scholarships that range from $1,000 to $30,000. The majority of the scholarships are non-renewable, one-time awards, however, we also award several that are renewable for up to 4 years ($20,000 - $30,000). Those who complete the application and meet the general eligibility requirements will be considered for all scholarships, some of which have further specific guidelines/requirements.

The ASBC Foundation annually awards scholarships that range from $1,000 to $7,500. The majority of the scholarships are non-renewable, one-time awards, however, we also award several that are renewable for up to 4 years ($20,000 - $30,000). Those who complete the application and meet the general eli...

12/02/2025

🦅Reminder: Mentorship Moment🦅

Don’t miss it! Tomorrow, December 2, 2025, COL Tyler Partridge, will be speaking at the Rocks, Inc event in the Wild Turkey Conference Room. 🪨

COL Partridge will share his thoughts on leadership, mentorship, and importance of counseling. 💪🧠

This is a great opportunity to engage, learn, and be inspired. See you there! 📝

04/28/2025

Congratulations to our Vice President of ROTC Programs and former Rock of the Year, COL Michael McLendon, who recently retired from the U.S. Army with more than 30 years of service. We wish you the best on your next adventure.

Learn more about McLendon’s journey at https://www.socom.mil/sofcast-ep-11-green-beret-leader-and-mentor

Also, check out Vann Morris’s flag ceremony in his honor: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvk8XlFGy-M

11/11/2024

Honoring our Veterans on this day! Drop your favorite service photo below!

10/18/2024

Support The Washington DC Chapter of The ROCKS, Inc. Let’s Celebrate!

Join Us to commemorate our ROCKS Founders on Saturday, October 19th, at 11:00 am!

This event is free; please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfuqtpjMqHNGmzD7JJQQvsl61UUhFueGe

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

10/11/2024

3 years of making a difference 🏔️

Last week JBLM Rainier Rocks celebrated its 3 Year anniversary at the Lewis Army Museum, by awarding its second ROTC scholarship to ROTC cadet Gavin Thiessen and honoring the legacy of I Corps Commanding General, LTG Brunson whose guidance has been vital since the chapter’s inception.

09/21/2024

ALCON,

You are cordially invited to attend the JBLM Rainier ROCKS 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with our Senior Mentor, LTG Brunson

Please see RSVP Link and details Below:

https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=919661&k=0B604B0F7D56

WHO: JBLM Rainier Rocks members and Senior Mentor LTG Brunson
WHAT: JBLM Rainier ROCKS 3 Year Anniversary w/ scholarship presentation
WHEN: 4 OCT (Friday)(1630) Please arrive by 1600 and seated by 1615
WHERE: Lewis Army Museum
WHY: To celebrate three (3) years as a ROCKS chapter and present our second chapter scholarship to a deserving local high school cadet

Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89420351482?pwd=V9ZJzrL2h9j7xTFe2stsAGtEOBmBu0.1

Meeting ID: 894 2035 1482
Passcode: 897405

07/20/2024

The past Thursday, the JBLM Rainier Rocks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosted COL Kangas, Commander of 189th Infantry Brigade 189th Infantry Brigade, for a Leadership Professional Development (LPD) session titled "OC/T Lessons Learned and How to Build a Championship Team” held at the Lewis Army Museum. The event covered some great leadership lessons learned for building a Championship Team and how to thrive as a leader in the Army. The JBLM Rainier Rocks Chapter continues to thrive in the Pacific Northwest.

Rocks, Inc., a non-profit military officers' organization, focuses on mentorship, professional development, social events, and community support to enhance the officer corps through mentorship and scholarship.

07/09/2024

ALCON,

You are cordially invited to join the JBLM Rainier ROCKS for a discussion with COL Lou Kangas (Commander, 189th Infantry Brigade) on Thursday 18JUL at 1600 PST.

Please click below RSVP Link if you are on JBLM and want to attend in person, Zoom Link for virtual attendance is at the bottom:

https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=899148&k=0A684B087F5F

WHO: COL Lou Kangas (Commander, 189th Infantry Brigade)
WHAT: “OC/T Lessons Learned & How to Build a Championship Team Culture” Leader Professional Development Session
WHEN: Thursday, 18 July 2024 @ 1600 PST(Please arrive by 1530 and seated by 1545)
WHERE: Lewis Army Museum or Virtually (Zoom Link Provided Below)
WHY: To provide professional development, mentorship, and senior leadership expertise

Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81129987086?pwd=PvRalMvNIbgDto7LfDLBZuMeLw7PyO.1

(Meeting ID: 811 2998 7086)
(Passcode: 663914)

06/24/2024

Last week, the JBLM Rainier Rocks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosted BG Harrington, Commanding General of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), for a Leadership Professional Development (LPD) session titled "Leading in Multi-Domain Operations” held at the Lewis Army Museum. The event covered some great leadership lessons learned and served as a fantastic way to start the summer. The JBLM Rainier Rocks Chapter continues to thrive in the Pacific Northwest.

Rocks, Inc., a non-profit military officers' organization, focuses on mentorship, professional development, social events, and community support to enhance the officer corps through mentorship and scholarship.

05/24/2024

Yesterday evening, the JBLM Rainier Rocks Chapter at Joint Base Lewis-McChord had the esteemed pleasure of hosting the 7th Infantry Division Commanding General, MG Schmidt for a Leadership Professional Development presentation on “Leadership Responsibilities as we transition from CT to LSCO” at the Lewis Army Museum. The LPD was nothing short of amazing and drew in a large attendance both in person and virtually. JBLM Rainier ROCKS continues to thrive as a growing Chapter in the Pacific Northwest.

Rocks, Inc., a non-profit military officers' organization, focuses on mentorship, professional development, social events, and community support to enhance the officer corps through mentorship and scholarship.