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
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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
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Rep. Jon Echols
Oklahoma House of Representatives
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Rep. Chris Kannady
Oklahoma House of Representatives
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Rep. Kevin McDugle
Oklahoma House of Representatives
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Rep. Marcus McEntire
Oklahoma House of Representatives
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Rep. David Smith
Oklahoma House of Representatives
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Rep. Jay Steagall
Oklahoma House of Representatives
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Sheila Dills
House of Representatives (2018-2022)
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Jason Dunnington
House of Representatives (2014-2020)
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Collin Walke
House of Representatives (2016-2022)
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Senator J. J. Dossett
Oklahoma State Senate (2016-2022)
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Senator Frank Simpson
Oklahoma State Senate (2012-2022)
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Sen. George Young
Oklahoma State Senate
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Steve Owens
University of Oklahoma Heisman Trophy Winner and former NFL player
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Tinker Owens
University of Oklahoma football standout and NFL player
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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
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Honorable Mary Fallin
Governor of Oklahoma (2011-2018)
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Wade Christiansen
Oklahoma First Gentleman
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Bill Anoatubby
Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
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Blake Shelton
Award winning Country Music Star
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Ed Pulido, MAJ, United States Army (Ret)
Heart of a Lion Foundation
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Scott Mitchell
Host for Sunday “Hot Seat” on News9 and digital live stream “Mitchell Talks”
CONTACT
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