Welcome to the Events Calendar!

We invite you to explore more ways to get involved and connect Arizona’s service members, veterans and their families. Listed here are upcoming training and events conducted by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families and our partners.

If you have any questions about our training and events, please email events@arizonacoalition.org.

Coast Guard Day

August 4 - Coast Guard Day This day celebrates the founding of the United States Coast Guard. Originally called the "Revenue Marine", the organization was created officially on August 4, 1790 by Alexander Hamilton, who was serving as Secretary of the Treasury. The name we know today, U.S. Coast Guard, was given officially in 1915 […]

Purple Heart Day

This day was created for Americans to remember and honor the nation's brave men and women who sustained injuries or were killed while serving and were awarded the Purple Heart. To honor this day, reflect on the bravery demonstrated by U.S. service members and veterans. Recognize the courage displayed by so many in the face of danger, the valor of the injured and the heroism in making the ultimate sacrifice for America.

Barney H. Kengla Memorial White Mountain Veteran Stand Down

Show Low City Gym 620 E. MCNeil, Show Low, AZ

Veterans and their families are invited to the Barney H. Kengula Memorial White Mountain Veteran Stand Down taking place Friday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact: (928)369.8455, fishersforveterans@gmail.com

Free

Navajo Code Talkers Day

Recognize the importance of the Diné to our state and the nation by learning more about the culture and history. Understand the importance of the Code Talkers to providing an unbreakable advantage that helped America and her allies claim victory.

Veteran Stand Down: Sierra Vista

2950 E. Tacoma Street 2950 E. Tacoma Street, Sierra Vista, United States

Veterans and their family members are invited to the Veteran Standdown. This resource fair brings together helpful support services for veterans, their families and pets. Veterans are encouraged to attend to learn more about services available for housing, benefits, education, financial assistance, veterinary services, legal services and much more.

Free

Veteran Stand Down – 4th Annual San Carlos Apache Veteran’s Celebration

99 san carlos avenue, san carlos AZ 99 San Carlos Avenue, San carlos, AZ, United States

San Carlos Apache 4th Annual Veteran's Celebration August 27 from 9 AM - 1 PM Burdette Hall 99 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, AZ 85550 SCAVA Stand Down Flyer 2022 The San Carlos Apache Veterans Association and the VHA—RCS Vet Center San Carlos office are putting on the 4th Annual Veteran’s Celebration—Stand Down. This event […]

Free

Rim Country Veteran Stand Down

Star Valley Moose Lodge 852 4211 E. HWY 260, Star Valley, AZ

Veterans and their family members are invited to the Veteran Standdown. This resource fair brings together helpful support services for veterans, their families and pets. Veterans are encouraged to attend to learn more about services available for housing, benefits, education, financial assistance, veterinary services, legal services and much more.

Free

Resource Navigation Training

Virtual Event via Zoom

Everyone in our community is invited to attend Military/Veteran Resource Navigation training. This is the signature training developed by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families to equip members of our community to be an open door to connect service members, veterans and their families to support and resources. Over 5,000 Arizonans have attended this training. […]

Building Spiritual Strength Virtual Workshop

Building Spiritual Strength Virtual Workshop A Program for U.S. Service Members, Veterans, and Phoenix-Tucson VA Healthcare Workers October – December 2022 To register, or for more information, please contact Graciela Marroquin BA, MSW, at msgquinn2@gmail.com The deadline to register is FRIDAY, September 23, 2022. Please note: This program is not psychotherapy, nor is it suitable […]

Free

Matthew J. Broehm Memorial Williams Veteran Stand Down

Williams Recreation Center 300 W. Railroad Avenue, Williams, AZ

Veterans and their family members are invited to the Veteran Standdown. This resource fair brings together helpful support services for veterans, their families and pets. Veterans are encouraged to attend to learn more about services available for housing, benefits, education, financial assistance, veterinary services, legal services and much more.

Free

Air Force Birthday

Air Force Birthday: September 18, 1947. Help recognize this important day in American history by looking up to the sky, thanking an Airman for their service, flying your American flag, or volunteering.

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