Programs

What is a paladin?

Become a Paladin

A paladin is an individual of great courage, honor, and service. At Project Heroes First, we see veterans and first responders as today’s paladins—modern guardians who protect communities, face danger head-on, and embody resilience. They carry the weight of sacrifice yet continue to serve with strength and compassion. By honoring them as paladins, we celebrate not just their duty, but their destiny: defenders of hope, resilience, and purpose.

What is the Paladin Program?

Three pillars intertwined into one program: physical, mental, and comprehensive development.

The three pillars

Physical

Moses Adaptive Strength Program (MASP)

Customized strength training and conditioning, with guided nutrition for our Heroes. The power to restore strength, resilience, and balance for Veterans and First Responders.

Mental

TSgt Ike's Therapy

PHF's mission is to empower heroes and their families by creating healing environments that blend physical rehabilitation with mental wellness support. This program is named after our Fallen Hero, U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Ike Paredez, who lost his life to Veteran 22.

Comprehensive development

USMC Gabriela Ortiz Hero Success Program

Forward-looking initiative that empowers Veterans, first responders, and their families to thrive beyond recovery by focusing on personal & professional growth. In honor of USMC Lt. Gabriela Ortiz & her dedication to helping her colleagues succeed outside of service. Includes the Uniform Service Entrepreneurship Program (USEP), the only program in the nation to help Veterans and First Responders with entrepreneurship.

The Paladin Program Paradigm

A program to achieve both physical and mental health recovery promoting developmental growth.

Paladin Program Paradigm: cognitive, physical, health, personal development, tactical and technical domains

Get involved

Become a Volunteer

We need passionate volunteers to help us serve those who have served us. You can make a real difference.

Enhance your physical and mental well-being alongside fellow veterans. Engage in activities designed to boost your vitality and find support in our dedicated community. Together, we'll create a healthier, stronger future.

Become a Paladin

Paladin Program

Our Heroes heal and grow—gaining the strength, skills, and support to overcome life's challenges.

A program to achieve both physical and mental health recovery promoting developmental growth.

Support our heroes

Our Legacy Heroes

Join higher education workshops for growth and career readiness and take part in fitness programs.

Dependents: Legacies join higher education workshops for growth and career readiness, and take part in fitness programs to strengthen health, resilience, and family recovery.