THE OKLAHOMA VETERANS PILOT PROGRAM
An initiative created to identify health care needs and a delivery system to assist and support the mission of agencies providing services to Oklahoma veterans.
THE PROGRAM
Data Collection and Analysis
- A 6-month data collection period.
- A 3-month period of interviews
with concerned Oklahomans, potential
private and public sector
entities, and veterans service organizations.
- A detailed 6-week statewide veterans survey.
- A 3-month period of analysis and
development of recommendations.
Create a national model of service to veterans through:
- The collection and analysis of
data.
- The development of strong private
and public service entities.
- Offering recommendations to
the state legislative and executive
branches of government on processes,
programs, and budgetary/funding methods.
OUR MOTTO
Respect, Integrity, Service and a
Passion for Care
OUR MISSION
To assist in creating a Veterans-centered
system of accessible
healthcare that meets all levels
of need to those who served with
Honor.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To identify gaps in service
through the analysis of data
collected.
- To make recommendations
on improving timely access to
healthcare services.
- To make recommendations
on creating a system of transitional
care for all Oklahoma
Veterans and their dependents.
- To make recommendations
for coordinating medical and
behavioral healthcare needs.
- To develop a communication
and educational process accessible
to all Oklahoma Veterans
and their dependents.
State Organizational Leadership Structure
Honorary Chairperson: Rita Aragon, MG (Ret)
Special Advisor: Honorable George Nigh, Governor of Oklahoma (1979-1986)
Force 50 Brigade
A team of 50 recognized business and financial leaders, sports figures and entertainers supporting Oklahoma
veterans through public awareness activities and promotional outreach events.
- Victor Company (Oklahoma State Veterans Leadership Team)
- AmVets
- American Legion
- American Ex-POWs
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- Fleet Reserve Association
- Marine Corps League
- Military Officers Assn. Of America
- Nat’l Assn. of Black Veterans
- Oklahoma Womens’ Veterans Organization
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Mid-America Chapter
- Rolling Thunder Oklahoma Chapter 1
- Special Forces Oklahoma Chapter 32-50
- U.S. Sub. Veterans, Inc., USS OKC Base
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Viet Nam Veterans of America
- County Chair Leadership Team
Co-Chairperson: Myles Deering, MG (Ret), Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Co-Chairperson: Mark Kinders, Ed. D, Vice-President of Public Affairs, University of Central Oklahoma
Vice-Chairperson: Karen Vahlberg, RN, BSN, CEO, LifeSpring Home Care
Program Coordinator: Pete Reed, Manager, Veterans Program, LifeSpring Home Care and Former Executive
Director, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (1983-1986)
Task Force Chairperson: Mark Morgan, MHA, Director - VA Medical Center Muskogee
Steering Committee
Government Task Force
Business Task Force
Veterans Task Force
Joint Task Force
Media Management Team
Education, Communication, and Grant
Management Team
Non-Profit/Spiritual Management Team
Legislative Management Team
Legal Management Team