First U.S. Combat Troops Arrive in Vietnam
The arrival of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade on March 8, 1965 marked the first deployment of a major U.S. ground combat unit to Vietnam.
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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.
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Battle of Basra 2003
The Battle of Basra was a key early battle in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, lasting from March 21 to April 6, 2003.
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Battle of Baghdad
The Battle of Baghdad, fought from April 3 to 9, 2003, was a decisive Iraq War engagement that toppled Saddam Hussein's regime.
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Battle of Fallujah (First)
The First Battle of Fallujah, also called Operation Valiant Resolve, began on April 3, 2004.
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Fall of Baghdad
On April 9, 2003, Iraqi civilians and U.S. Marines toppled Saddam Hussein's statue in Baghdad, symbolizing the regime's fall.
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Fall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War.
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Osama bin Laden Killed
U.S. Navy SEALs raid a compound in Pakistan and kill al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011, marking a significant moment in the broader War on Terror.
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Battle of Hamburger Hill
The Battle of Hamburger Hill was a grueling battle fought from May 13 to May 20, 1969, during the Vietnam War.
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Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway, fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942, was a decisive American victory in World War II and a turning point in the Pacific Theater.
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D-Day
D-Day is a significant event in American history. It refers to the day of the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, during World War II.
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Battle of Ramadi
The Battle of Ramadi took place from June to November 2006 as part of the Iraq War (2003 – 2011).
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Korean War Begins
The Korean War (1950–1953) was a significant conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces led by the United States.
