U.S. Navy Birthday
This day recognizes the courage and commitment of the Navy's sailors and their pivotal role in defending America's interests on the high seas.
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.
View more events and training for service members, veterans and their families on the Be Connected Resource Match Portal events. If you have any questions about our training and events, please email events@arizonacoalition.org.
This day recognizes the courage and commitment of the Navy's sailors and their pivotal role in defending America's interests on the high seas.
The National Day of the Deployed is observed on October 26 to honor and show appreciation for the service and sacrifices of deployed military personnel. The day's observance works to raise awareness of the important role that deployed service members play in defending the country and protecting America’s interests abroad, as well as the sacrifices they and their families make.
The significance of Military Caregivers Month lies in its recognition of the sacrifices and resilience of military caregivers, as well as the need to provide them with resources and support to help them cope with the challenges of caregiving.
The significance of Military Family Month lies in its recognition of the sacrifices and contributions of military families, as well as the need to provide them with support and resources to help them thrive.
Warrior Care Month is an annual observance in November that honors and recognizes the sacrifices of the wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
This annual observance commemorates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 1775. This day recognizes the bravery and sacrifice of the Marines and their steadfast commitment to defending the nation's interests, both at home and abroad.
Veterans Day has significant cultural and historical significance in the U.S., serving as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the military and the importance of recognizing their service and contributions to the nation.
National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance is observed on December 7 to honor and remember the lives lost in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, by the Japanese on December 7, 1941.
This day recognizes the important role played by the National Guard in protecting American communities and responding to domestic emergencies. The National Guard serves as the country's first line of defense in times of domestic emergencies and operates under the authority of both state and federal governments.
The U.S. Space Force was established on December 20, 2019, as the sixth branch of the U.S. military. The Space Force's primary mission is to protect US interests in space and to ensure freedom of operations in the space domain.
Four Chaplains Day is a holiday that honors the memory of four chaplains who sacrificed their own lives to save others during World War II. The four chaplains, who represented different religious denominations, have become a symbol of interfaith unity and courage in the face of adversity.
The USO, or United Service Organizations, is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services, and live entertainment to members of the U.S. military and their families. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country, throughout their service to the nation.