Courage over fear
Courage is contagious. When one person stands up, others find strength.
Our story
About An Army of Torches
A youth-led 501(c)(3) based in Arizona’s East Valley, igniting principled leaders who Carry, Light, and Pass.
The spark that ignited an army
An Army of Torches didn’t begin as an organization—it started as a speech. A scholarship essay about toxic polarization silencing students became a mission to help a generation find its bravery.
Finding bravery means facing external pressure and conquering internal hesitation—the illusion that you must wait until the moment is perfect. Leadership carries a profound weight of duty. When peers carry that weight together, powerlessness fades.
That is the torch we pass.
Kaitlin Murdock
Founder & Executive Director · Author of Army of Torches: The Weight of Duty
- JROTC leadership (100+ cadets commanded in her journey)
- NHS Community Service leadership
- Amazon bestselling teen careers / leadership field guide
- Creator of Ember career tools for members
What we believe
Unity through tradition
We honor those who served and principles that unite—working together for a better future.
Happiness through service
Fulfillment is found in giving time, talent, and leadership to others.
Three pillars of action
How the mission becomes programs.