Mission: Readiness is the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization led by hundreds of retired generals and admirals calling for smart investments proven to help young people succeed academically, stay physically fit, and abide by the law so that they can succeed at whatever they choose in life. Issue areas include high-quality preschool, which is proven to improve graduation rates and reduce future crime rates, and promoting a healthy school environment by getting junk food out and physical activity back in. Mission: Readiness has been widely featured on national news outlets ranging from FOX and CNN to NPR, USA Today and the New York Times. Mission: Readiness is a project of the Council for a Strong America.