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.

U.S. Coast Guard Birthday

This day recognizes the dedication and service of the Coast Guard’s brave men and women who have protected the country’s maritime interests for over two centuries.

Purple Heart Day

Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 to commemorate the creation of the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to those who have been wounded or killed in action, and it is the oldest military award still given to U.S. service members.

Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Prevention Month is observed during September to raise awareness of the issue of suicide and promote efforts to prevent it.

National Service Dog Month

National Service Dog Month is an opportunity to show appreciation for the valuable work that service dogs do and to support organizations that train and provide these dogs to those in need.

Patriot Day – September 11

September 11, often referred to as 9/11 or Patriots Day, is a day of remembrance that commemorates the attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes and carried out coordinated attacks.

POW/MIA Recognition Day

This day honors and remembers the sacrifices and contributions of U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIA) while serving their country.

U.S. Air Force Birthday

This annual observance that commemorates the establishment of the Air Force as a separate branch of the United States military on September 18, 1947.

DAV Birthday

The DAV is an organization of veterans serving veterans with more than 1 million members who continue the fight to make medical care, employment, education and other earned benefits accessible to America’s 4 million disabled veterans.

Gold Star Mothers/Family Day

Gold Star Mothers/Family Day is an opportunity to show support and gratitude for the families of fallen service members and to recognize the sacrifices that they have made.

VFW Birthday

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a U.S.-based organization founded on September 29, 1899. The VFW's offers military assistance programs, youth scholarships, and educational initiatives.

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.

National Day of the Deployed

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.

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