Burn Pits 360 Advocate of the Year Award at the Gala of Valor 2026
“Together, we are ensuring that Veterans and their families are heard, supported, and never left behind.” – Anthony Paolino, Strategic Advisor, CMVS We are proud
Latrese Dixon – Blue and Gold Star Family Partner
John Anderson – Spring Creek Partners and Anderson Enterprises
John Coonradt – USMC for Life
Rick Freedman – Eugene and Ruth Freedman Family Foundation
Danny Gardner – Affordable Housing Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Tommy Haire – Soldier for Life
Brian Hull – UBS Americas
Bob McCann – NewEdge Wealth
Christine McMahon – The Fedcap Group
Holly Metzger – Artist
Jerry Pascucci – UBS Americas
Colonel David Sutherland, U.S. Army (Ret.) – Chairman
Tim Thorne – Workforce Development SME
Edward Wenzel – Edward Wenzel Associates
James E. Williams Jr. – Nonprofit Executive SME
Thank you for being a volunteer and for sharing our noble purpose: to make the lives of our veterans and their families better.
“Together, we are ensuring that Veterans and their families are heard, supported, and never left behind.” – Anthony Paolino, Strategic Advisor, CMVS We are proud
“By sharing research, strengthening partnerships, and advancing practical solutions, CMVS helps create pathways for veterans to achieve their goals and thrive beyond military service.” Last
Every October, nonprofits and donors celebrate DAF Day — a moment to recognize the impact of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) in fueling philanthropy. At Dixon
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services (CMVS) will honor Holly E. Metzger by naming its Heal with Honor pillar in her memory: the Holly
