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Arizona Coalition for Military Families Wins National MOAA Distinguished Service Award
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the National Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious national recognition is given to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional national leadership and service in support of the military community. The MOAA Distinguished Service Award is a significant honor ...
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Be Connected Honored in the Inaugural Anthem Awards
Upstream Suicide Prevention Program Among Prestigious List of Honorees
The Be Connected program has been honored with an award as part of the inaugural Anthem Awards for its upstream suicide prevention public awareness campaign titled We’re on a Mission. Be Connected was selected as a winner from among more than 2,500 submissions from 36 countries around the world. Competing in the Health Awareness category, Be Connected was selected for ...
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Find out more (external link):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ac3ggb57o&list=PLHMCNnw_cq0vwDmlUJOdGb0QI7x9qcwA-
Registration Now Open for 12th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans, & Their Families
Virtual Event Offers 24 Presentations, 6 Learning Tracks, Solution Sessions & Networking
For the second year in a row, stakeholders from around Arizona and beyond will gather in a virtual conference center for the 12th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans and Their Families. The virtual format provides participants the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of leaders on a variety of topics designed to strengthen the way ...
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Find out more (external link):https://arizonacoalition.org/symposium/
Attend 11th Annual Symposium Supporting Service Members, Veterans, Military Families
Virtual Conference Center Draws Diverse, Statewide Coalition of Supporters
Phoenix, Ariz. (May 1, 2021) – In April, 587 people gathered in a virtual conference center for the 11th Annual Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans and Their Families. The event featured a keynote speech by Thomas Winkel, Director of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, highlighting the importance of a collaborative approach to servicing the whole person – ...
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Find out more (external link):https://www.acmfeventcenter.org/
ASU research team uses data analysis to advise on best practices for veteran suicide prevention programs
By: Emma Greguska November 9, 2021 –In the United States, veterans in general have a much higher suicide rate than civilians. In Arizona, the picture is even more grim, where veterans have a suicide rate of 44.9 per 100,000, compared with the national veteran suicide rate of 31 per 100,000, according to the latest Veteran Suicide Data Sheet from the U.S. Department of ...
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Find out more (external link):https://news.asu.edu/20211109-solutions-getting-vets-right-services-at-right-time
Arizona veterans cope with mental health as problems in Afghanistan continue
BUSINESS NEWS | 6 Oct | PATRICK SCHNEIDER –Local organizations are making efforts to help Arizona veterans improve their mental health in the wake of the problems that stemmed from the 20-year war in Afghanistan. Many veterans in the U.S. suffer from mental illnesses and troubles every day, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. With the Taliban’s controversial activity in Afghanistan, ...
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Find out more (external link):https://azbigmedia.com/business/arizona-veterans-cope-with-mental-health-as-problems-in-afghanistan-continue/
Veteran Workforce Initiatives
Office of the Arizona Governor POLICY PRIMER: Veteran Workforce Initiatives
Throughout his administration, Governor Doug Ducey has worked to expand opportunities in Arizona for those who answered the call to serve our nation. Veterans have always played a vital role in our state’s economy — and they always will. As Arizona’s economy continues to grow, numerous organizations are offering post-service opportunities to help connect veterans with employment. Here are just ...
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Find out more (external link):https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2021/07/primer-veteran-workforce-initiatives
Gilbert Army veteran keeps cool with free air conditioning unit
BY KEVIN STONE KTAR.com Jun 8, 2021, 4:25 AM PHOENIX – Two nonprofit groups and a Valley HVAC company came through in a cool way last week for a Gilbert Army veteran and his family. The Arizona Coalition for Military Families, Operation Homefront and AAA Cooling Specialists teamed up to provide Derek Tope’s home with a free air conditioning unit worth ...
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Find out more (external link):https://ktar.com/story/4475507/gilbert-army-veteran-keeps-cool-with-free-air-conditioning-unit/
Gilbert military family receives new air conditioning unit from Valley company
Author: Trisha Hendricks Published: 10:13 PM MST June 5, 2021 Updated: 10:13 PM MST June 5, 2021 –The donation was a bright spot for the family, who has faced their share of challenges throughout the years. GILBERT, Ariz. — A Gilbert military family is counting their blessings after receiving a new air conditioning unit from a Valley company in honor of ...
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Vet touts Arizona efforts to help veterans get jobs, despite COVID-19
By Alyssa Marksz/Cronkite News May 26, 2021 –WASHINGTON – An employment program for veterans that began in the days after 9/11 paid off last year when the COVID-19 pandemic rattled employment for vets in the state and across the country, an advocate told House lawmakers Wednesday. “Communities in Arizona are no different than communities across the United States. We have ...
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Find out more (external link):https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2021/05/26/vet-touts-arizona-efforts-to-help-veterans-get-jobs-despite-covid-19/
