BREMERTON – A “boot camp” for Realtors designed to train real estate professionals to help active duty and former military clients will be held Thursday, July 9, at the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside.

The event, hosted by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, will conduct Certified Military Residential Specialist training for real estate agents. The training earns each Realtor three hours of continuing education.

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces often face uphill battles when it comes to employment and home ownership. These unique challenges became the inspiration for Fairway’s American Warrior Initiative, a company-wide mission that seeks to ease the transition between military and civilian life. CMRS training plays a vital role in this initiative.

Speaking at the event is Sean Parnell, decorated Army Ranger and author of the New York Times best-selling book “Outlaw Platoon,” which details Parnell’s experiences serving the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Parnell is a recipient of two Bronze Stars, one for Valor, and a Purple Heart. Now retired from the Army, Parnell serves as ambassador for Fairway is and co-founder alongside Louise Thaxton of the American Warrior Initiative.

“Active duty and veteran service members often face a difficult time when trying to buy a home,” Thaxton said.

Since launching its Boot Camp training in 2012, Fairway has trained nearly 4,000 mortgage and real estate professionals.

The certification event begins at 8:30 a.m. with check-in and ends at 1 p.m. with a book signing and box lunch.

Register online at www.cvent.com/d/srqdrb/1Q .

Real estate agents interested in attending a Fairway Boot Camp can contact Monica Dixon at MonicaD@fairwaymc.com.