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Community Advocate

Dr. Forkner is the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Arizona Adjutant and CEO, as well as a Chapter Service Officer at East Valley Chapter 8, assisting his fellow veterans and their families in receiving the benefits & assistance they have earned through their service. He is Chair of the Mesa Veterans Program and a trained Military/Veteran Resource Navigator and Veteran-Ready Healthcare Provider.

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Dr. Forkner is on the Board of Directors of Resurrection Street Ministry, a Champion & Trainer for Dementia Friendly Mesa, Field Advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and an Ambassador for Objective Zero to help prevent military, veteran, and family member suicides. 

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He was recipient of five "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal" awards during his career, USO Volunteer Service to Education Award, Coach of the Season Award, Career Connectors Volunteer of the Year Award, Disabled Veteran of the Year for 2021 and 2022, and DAV Distinguished Service Award for 2024.

Researcher

Dr. Forkner has participated in research over most of the last four decades, providing important studies on education, national strategy, military operations, international security, business, and societal issues.

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His current research focuses on Veterans mental health, specifically, the prevalence of moral injury among Veterans diagnosed with PTSD. You can participate in this study by clicking "The Study" tab above or scanning the QR code:

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Leader 

From working with international leaders, to our representatives in Washington DC and Arizona, to our local leaders, Dr. Forkner is involved in helping shape the future for business, education, and the community. His causes include working to end Veteran homelessness, Veteran suicide, and helping to create awareness how communities can create and maintain a more friendly and less threatening environment for residents who suffer from Dementia and related memory disorders.

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