About Us
Arise 4 Freedoms is a Texas‑based, mission‑driven media and education organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to help their country, society, and households thrive. The organization advances faith‑aligned principles of personal freedoms, preparedness, productivity, and prosperity, equipping people with the knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to live resilient, purpose‑driven, and self‑sufficient lives.
Our Mission
Arise 4 Freedoms, LLC transforms individual lives and families by equipping them to become truly free through four foundational pillars of freedom:
- Personal Freedom — strengthening faith, family, and community.
- Productivity — empowering individuals and cultivating a free, high‑functioning society.
- Preparedness — building resilience and readiness within individuals and communities.
- Prosperity — advancing the well‑being of all through proper principles and sound governance.
Arise 4 Freedoms delivers its mission through a growing ecosystem of:
- Articles & educational content
- Services and training resources
- A community of likeminded, freedom‑focused individuals
- Shows, podcasts, and media programming
- Tools, guides, and practical preparedness resources
- Upcoming products and solutions designed to strengthen families and communities
Rooted in faith, grounded in truth, and committed to empowering everyday Americans, Arise 4 Freedoms exists to help people rise above uncertainty, reclaim personal agency, and build a future defined by strength, clarity, and hope.
Colonel Griffeth (USAF Ret.) started Arise 4 Freedoms, LLC after seeing much of what makes America great and families strong begin to dwindle because of cultural decline, weakened values, government overreach, and a growing loss of faith, personal responsibility, and national unity.
He founded Arise 4 Freedoms to push back against that decline — not with anger, but with truth, education, preparedness, faith, and empowerment. His mission is to help Americans rise above fear, confusion, and division by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and principles that build strong families, resilient communities, and a thriving nation.
About The Colonel
Arise 4 Freedoms
Prosper, Prepare, Productive
Tobin@Arise4Freedoms.com
Tobin C. GRIFFETH, Colonel, United States Air Force (Ret.)
Objective:
To Develop the Next Generation of Leaders and Service Centered Citizens by Creating an Incredible People that Stand for Freedom and Act in Faith to be Prosperous, Prepared, and Productive.
Skills & Abilities: Life Coach, 16 State Regional Leader, Organizational Trainer, National Compliance Officer, Youth Leader, Military Judge, Litigation Specialist, Government Acquisitions Leader and Expert, Real Estate Professional, Colonel (United States Air Force, Ret.)
Experience and Leadership: Senior Founding Member, Arise 4 freedoms, LLC July 2025-Present
Senior Instructor/Leader July 2022-July 2025 Senior JROTC Instructor over Saginaw ISD High Schools, Teacher of Life-Skills, Leadership, World Affairs/History, Military Science, Financial Skills and Management. Unit Won top JROTC Unit Awards, the Distinguished Unit Award with Merit (DUAM) for excellence, & the Silver Star Community Service Award with Excellence for thousands of hrs. of community service.
Senior Officer, Official Investigation, Aug 2020–Oct 2022
Oversight of National Organizational Compliance and Standards• Matters of Congressional Concern and Senior Official Investigations • Pentagon • Colonel, U.S. Air Force (SAF/IGS)
Deputy Chief Military Judge, Western Circuit, Jul 2018-Aug 2019
Judge for Worldwide Criminal Courts and Administrative Hearings • Judicial Leader and Trainer of 19 bases and 11 States • Public Hearing Officer for F-35 Bed Down
division chief and general counsel, air force education and training
Jun 2016-Jul 2018, Division Leader of $9.5 Billion in Acquisitions to Train and Educate Air Force • Foreign Military Sales and Training of 100+ Allied Nations • Legal Advisor/Trainer 200+ Staff
Leader of all defense counsel in 16 state region
Jul 2013-Jun 2016
Leader Over and Senior Trainer of 63 Defense Counsel and Paralegals (law firm equivalent) • Oversaw Legal Services for 122,000 • Oversight of 778 trials and 12.4K Administrative Legal Issues
Lead legal advisor for air force recruiting worldwide
Feb 2011-Jul 2013
Senior Legal Advisor of the Worldwide Air Force Recruiting Command • Legal Advisor/Trainer of 3 Groups and 27 Air Force Squadrons
Entrepreneur (1986-2001, 2025-Present) – Law Firm, Real-estate Broker, and Arise 4 Freedoms, LLC.
Other Jobs and employment
1986-Feb 2011
Officer United States Air Force, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Broker, Enlisted United States Army Reserve Combat Communications Specialist, Attorney, Bailiff Court of Common Pleas (Ohio), College Librarian, United Parcel Service, and Landscaping and Farm Labor
Education
United States Air Force, Air War College (2017)
Organizational Leadership, Organizational Operations, and World Affairs
Thesis Paper on International Relations and Foreign Threats in Asia and South China Sea
Deployed with 82nd Airborne Joint Task Force – Afghanistan (2009)
LL.M Master of Law, Army Judge Advocate School of Law (2008)
Specialized Legal Studies in Government Acquisitions/Procurements & Military Law
Thesis Paper for Air Force on Changes Needed due to the threat of the Deficit and the need to Improve Government Acquisitions
Juris Doctorate, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (1997)
Bailiff and Clerk, The Honorable Judge Ringland, Clermont Count Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
University of Texas at Arlington (1994)
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (Business/Real Estate)
GPA 3.766 Cum Laude, President of College Real Estate Association
University of Brigham Young, Idaho (1992)
Associates of Arts and Science, General Studies
Commander/Leader ROTC Ranger Challenge Team, Multi-State Regional Champions
TRAINER/EDUCATOR
University of Oklahoma School of Law – Guest Teacher/Professor of Military Law,
Trainer of over 1000 Legal Professionals on Various Legal Subjects,
Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS)Professor – Trained Military Leaders and Dignitaries from Mozambique and Brazil on U.S. and International Law Issues
Operational Law Instructor – Trained deploying (going to combat areas) attorneys and paralegals on law of war and government acquisitions
Two Year Proselyting and Teaching Religion, Mission, Brazil (1988-1990)
Early morning instructor of high school students on Biblical history (3 years)
Service Mission, Instructor, and Trainer to help the people of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Additional Leadership
Senior JROTC Instructor over Saginaw ISD High Schools, Unit Won top JROTC Unit Awards, the Distinguished Unit Award with Merit (DUAM) for excellence, & the Silver Star Community Service Award with Excellence for thousands of hrs. of community service.
Leader over 2700-member youth, young adult, and service organization
Service Mission Leader/Advisor West Dallas and Fort Worth Areas
President University of Texas at Arlington College Student Real Estate Group
Ranger Team Major (Leader of ROTC Cadets), 8 State Region Champions, 2nd in Nationals
Lead Litigation Counsel – Central Air Force Circuit (15 State Region)
Boy Scout and Youth Leader
Chief over Civil Law and Legal Assistance at Tinker AFB, OK
Religious Seminary Graduate (4 Year Program), Bishopric Member, Youth Pastor, High Counsel Member, High Priest Group Leader
Fluent in Portuguese (Brazilian)
Limited Communication Skills in Spanish
Awards and achievements
Winner of Air Force Judicial Circuit of the Year 2019
Air Force Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Education and Training Command, 2017
Public Hearing Officer for Placement of F35 Fighter in Ft Worth, TX, 2019
Awarded the Legion of Merrit
Decorated Two Times for Heroism (Multiple Decorations for Service)
Nominated One of 2009 Ten Most Inspirational People in the United States for Charitable Services in Afghanistan by beliefnet.com
Published in Bankruptcy, Military Law Journal
Top Secret Security Clearance (No longer Active), 2019
National Trainer and Top Legal Officer of Recruiting Command with All Legal Concerns, (Made Video Training “Don’t Be That Guy!”, Various Criminal and Civil Issues, Changes in National Inclusion Policies)
8 State Region Champions – Ranger Challenge Team
Scholarship Awardee for Leadership and Grades
Military Expert Sharpshooter Award
Most important of all: Husband of 36 years, Father, Grandfather, and Fighter for Faith Freedom of all!
Founding Member
