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Understanding the Military Experience Training Courses
2022-10-01 - 2022-12-02
Understanding the Military Experience Training
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is proud to announce a partnership with Purdue University’s Military Family Research Institute, the Center for Deployment Psychology Uniformed Services University, and the National Guard.
Together, we’re offering an opportunity to participate in a three-tiered virtual training experience through Zoom available to anyone who would like to gain a better understanding of the experiences of service members, veterans, and their families. Each training builds on the one before, and the three tiers must be taken sequentially.

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The Tier 1 “Introduction to Military Culture and Deployment” course is a one-day event and is offered on 10/31 & 11/14
The Tier 2 “Overview of Behavioral Health Challenges Related to Military Service” course is a two-day event and is offered 11/17 – 11/18 & 12/1 – 12/2
The “Intimate Partner Violence” course is a 2-hour course offered on 11/4.
There and two Tier 3 courses. The “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia” course is a two-day event offered 10/27 – 10/28. The “Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD” course is offered 11/9 – 11/10.

Career Development Month 2022
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-21
November is National Career Development Month. This is a terrific time for young adults to identify and pursue opportunities that lead them to a rewarding career. Early to mid-career professionals might work to identify career goals, gain new skills or even pursue a new career path. Experienced career professionals might have an opportunity to help guide rising stars in their career fields.
No matter what career stage you’re in, no matter what career field you might want to explore – the Be Connected Career Navigation team is here to support Arizona’s transitioning service members, veterans, their spouses/partners, and family members with no-cost career support services. #CareerDevelopmentMonth #CareerNavigation
Learn more at www.ConnectVeterans.org/CareerNav

Veterans Day 2022
2022-11-11
Veterans Day began back in 1919 under President Woodrow Wilson. Veterans Day was originally named Armistice Day and was designated November 11 because of the significance of the end of World War I when the fighting stopped at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the month in 1918.
In 1954, Congress officially changed the name of the federal holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day as a way to recognize veterans who fought in all wars. Today we observe Veterans Day across America in a variety of ways. Many communities host parades in honor of veterans. Moments of silence, artwork, and even discounts are some additional ways that Americans pay tribute to all who have served in the nation’s military.
Since both observances honor the nation’s military members, some people confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day. Veterans Day is our opportunity to thank all service members and veterans for their service in the United States military, whether in peacetime, during conflicts, or wartime.
Memorial Day is a day set aside to recognize and remember the members of the United States military who lost their lives in service to our country, with a special emphasis on those who died in battle or as a result of injuries from a battle.
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families and the Be Connected team, many of whom are veterans themselves and members of military families, wish to extend our sincere appreciation for all who are serving, all who have served, and everyone in their families who make their decision to serve in the military possible by making sacrifices so we, as Americans, can benefit from their selfless service.
