About Us

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision: An America that is fully committed to our active Military, Veterans and First Responders, establishing a sense of honor, respect, and support for those who have served, are currently serving and those who will serve in the future.

Our Mission: An America that is fully committed to our active First Responders, Military and Veterans. Establishing a sense of honor, respect, and support for those who have served, are currently serving and those who will serve in the future.

Core Values:
Faith . Family . Freedom . Integrity .
Honor . Respect . Courage

Defenders Gateway Founder

Carol Watanabe

Carol Watanabe

Founder / CEO
Carol retired from a successful private business and founded a charity over seventeen years ago that serves Military families. Defenders Gateway was an idea she had for several years, a way to honor Veterans and First Responders. Carol has a long history of supporting and serving Veterans families through her 501c3 charity, Little Patriots Embraced. Carol is excited to have created an all-encompassing application that will allow her to continue to serve and support our American Heroes.