The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group is proud to announce that we have been named 2025 Non-Profit of the Year by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.

This prestigious recognition reflects the strength of our mission and the unwavering support of our community. It honors the volunteers, donors, sponsors, and partners who stand beside us as we serve the Marines, Sailors, Wounded Warriors, and families of the 5th Marine Regiment.

Since our founding, DPSG has remained committed to being the “Force Behind the Force” — supporting the Fighting Fifth through deployments, homecomings, family programs, emergency assistance, morale-building events, and community engagement initiatives.

From early morning deployment send-offs to large-scale fundraising events, from care packages to family support programs, this award represents the collective dedication of everyone who believes in our mission.

We are deeply grateful to the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce for this honor and to the greater Dana Point community for continually stepping forward in support of our Marines and their families.

This recognition strengthens our resolve. Our work continues. And together, we will keep serving those who serve our nation.

Semper Fi.

January 2, 2026: “Returning Home” Monument Planned in Dana Point Honors Sacrifice of Military Families

October 10, 2025: 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Fundraises for New Monument

April 18, 2025: Heritage Park Monument Approved by Dana Point City Council

February 28, 2025: 5th Marine Support Group Proposes Park Monument

February 7, 2020: California Legislature Assembly Award Certificate of Recognition

March 19, 2019: Lt. Vincent R. Capodanno Memorial Chapel

Mar 29, 2018: 5th Marine Vietnam Memorial is Escorted by OCFA & Friends

Mar 29, 2018: COMING HOME… The Marines Vietnam War Memorial Caravan as seen from the Dana Point Bridge

Mar 29, 2018: DVIDS – 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial

Mar 29, 2018: Bit Chute – 5Th Marines Vietnam War Memorial

Mar 29, 2018: San Diego Union Tribune – 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial

Mar 29, 2018: DVIDS – 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial Arrival

Mar 29, 2018: Patriot Guard Riders (SoCal) – 5th Marine Vietnam Memorial

Mar 29, 2018: San Diego Union Tribune – Stonework for Vietnam memorial arrives at Camp Pendleton

Mar 29, 2018: OC Register – Vietnam monument arrives at Camp Pendleton marking National Vietnam Veteran’s Day

Mar 29, 2018: NBC Los Angeles – Vietnam War Memorial Travels Through 12 States For Installation at Camp Pendleton

Mar 28, 2018: Marine Corps Times – New Vietnam memorial honoring 5th Marines on its way to Camp Pendleton

Mar 22, 2018: OC Register – 50-ton Vietnam War memorial honoring Marines, sailors ready for cross-country trip to Camp Pendleton

MAR 20, 2018: OC Register – 50-ton Vietnam War memorial honoring Marines, sailors ready for cross-country trip to Camp Pendleton

NOV 2, 2017: KUSI-TV San Diego – Groundbreaking ceremony takes place at Camp Pendleton for Vietnam memorial to honor ‘Fighting Fifth’

OCT 16, 2017: OC Register – Dana Hills High School football players honor war veterans and, in turn, are inspired to victory

JULY 25, 2017: OC Register – 10 K raised to support Marines and their families, local fallen hero Capt. Sean Elliott honored

FEB 22, 2017: NBC San Diego – 5th Marine Regiment Purple Heart Memorial Unveiled at Camp Pendleton – WATCH VIDEO BELOW:

FEB 23, 2017 – OC Register – Fightin’ Fifth Marine Regiment dedicates Purple Heart monument at Camp Pendleton

FEB 23, 2017 – San Diego Union – Purple Heart Memorial dedicated at Pendleton

FEB 3, 2017: Dana Point Times – Voted Best Non-Profit in Dana Point for a 2nd Year in a Row