About

Our Mission

To promote the rich military heritage and defend the health of Veterans, one Warrior at a time.

Our Objectives

Our objectives include:

  • Attain the vision of the Native American Warrior Project, to honor the legacy of Native American military Veterans through a commemorative book and Monument at the Veterans Memorial Park on State Capitol grounds;
  • To honor all Oklahoma Veterans through educational and promotional activities and events;
  • To improve healthcare (including mental healthcare) access for all Oklahoma Veterans through programs and research;
  • Maintain and expand a Partner Network with statewide entities providing Veterans’ resources;
  • Establish and maintain a $15 Million Endowment fund to support the above objectives over the next twenty years.

One Mission,
One Force

The Force 50 Foundation was born out of the Oklahoma Veterans Pilot Program, an initiative by the Office of the Governor to improve access and service delivery to Veterans’ resources and healthcare.

Established in 2018, the Force 50 Foundation has provided direct and indirect support to Veterans with critical needs, while working to promote and educate all Oklahomans about the military history and heritage of Oklahomans that have demonstrated courage, valor, service, and sacrifice.

BOARD of DIRECTORS

  • Rep. Benny Vanatta (ret)

    , President
  • Myles Deering, MG (ret)

    , Vice President
  • Steve Yarger

    , Treasurer
  • Rita Aragon. MG (ret)

    , Member
  • Jeff Dismukes

    , Member
  • Douglas C. Harrison

    , Member
  • Mike Intrieri

    , Member
  • Mark Kinders, Ed. D.

    , Member
  • Rep. Mark McBride (ret)

    , Advisory Member
  • Rep. Marcus McEntire (ret)

    , Member
  • Sen. Frank Simpson (ret)

    , Member
  • Pete Reed, MAJ (ret)

    , Manager
  • Karen Vahlberg

    , Manager

Force 50 Foundation Ambassadors

  • Rep. Jon Echols

    Oklahoma House of Representatives

  • Rep. Chris Kannady

    Oklahoma House of Representatives

  • Rep. Kevin McDugle

    Oklahoma House of Representatives

  • Rep. Marcus McEntire

    Oklahoma House of Representatives

  • Rep. David Smith

    Oklahoma House of Representatives

  • Rep. Jay Steagall

    Oklahoma House of Representatives

  • Sheila Dills

    House of Representatives (2018-2022)

  • Jason Dunnington

    House of Representatives (2014-2020)

  • Collin Walke

    House of Representatives (2016-2022)

  • Senator J. J. Dossett

    Oklahoma State Senate (2016-2022)

  • Senator Frank Simpson

    Oklahoma State Senate (2012-2022)

  • Sen. George Young

    Oklahoma State Senate

  • Steve Owens

    University of Oklahoma Heisman Trophy Winner and former NFL player

  • Tinker Owens

    University of Oklahoma football standout and NFL player

  • Barry Switzer

    Head Football Coach for the University of Oklahoma,
    Head Football Coach for the Dallas Cowboys and member of the college football Hall of Fame.

  • Honorable George Nigh

    Governor of Oklahoma (1979-1986)
    Special Advisor to the Oklahoma Veterans Pilot Program

  • Donna Nigh

    Oklahoma First Lady

  • Honorable Mary Fallin

    Governor of Oklahoma (2011-2018)

  • Wade Christiansen

    Oklahoma First Gentleman

  • Bill Anoatubby

    Governor of the Chickasaw Nation

  • Blake Shelton

    Award winning Country Music Star

  • Ed Pulido, MAJ, United States Army (Ret)

    Heart of a Lion Foundation

  • Scott Mitchell

    Host for Sunday “Hot Seat” on News9 and digital live stream “Mitchell Talks”

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