For Immediate Release
Date: 3/7/2025
Angel Force USA Honored for Outstanding Partnership with Vietnam Veterans Community for 50th Anniversary Commemoration
SANTA ANA, CA – Supervisor Don Wagner hosted an award ceremony for Angel Force USA on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Angel Force’s recognition by the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s United States of America Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration for Angel Force’s outstanding partnership in supporting the Vietnam Veteran community. Angel Force founder and president, Anne Dunsmore, received the award from Alec Lange, the Outreach Specialist with the Commemorative Committee. Also joining the ceremony was Dennis Cardwell, Angel Force USA Board member, Nick Berardino, President of the Veterans Alliance of Orange County, and Amado C. Salinas II, of the American Legion’s Department of California National Legislative Council.
“I was delighted to host this recognition ceremony at my office for such an outstanding organization, of which I am proud to be a member of its Board of Directors,” said Supervisor Wagner. “Angel Force USA has been vital in fighting for Veterans’ rights, bringing attention to PTSD and Veteran suicide, and honoring them for their service to our country. It is fitting for Anne, the heart and soul of Angel Force, and the entire Angel Force community, to be honored for this recognition. It is well deserved for all this organization does for our Veterans.”
“Veterans of the Vietnam War are a large at-risk group, but their numbers are dwindling, and it’s vital that we show past, present, and future generations of warriors that they are appreciated,” said Anne Dunsmore. “The first step is to properly honor the Vietnam veterans who were treated unfairly when they returned home — a mistake we’ll be working to mend for decades to come. We were incredibly proud to open the 50th anniversary ceremonies on the National Mall a couple of years ago. I was deeply honored to be the opening speaker at that event. Supervisor Wagner has been a steadfast supporter of Angel Force USA, helping us host at least two events each year and personally pinning every Vietnam veteran who attended the ceremonies we’ve held over the past three years.”
Angel Force USA is a nonprofit Veterans advocate organization that raises awareness for the military suicide epidemic by utilizing members of the entertainment industry to entertain, engage and educate on preventing Veteran suicide. Their mission is to Stop SuiSilence, the avoidance of discussion about suicide. Suicide is the leading killer of military servicemembers and veterans.
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