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.

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  • 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.

  • Operation Starlite

    Operation Starlite, conducted from August 18 to 24, 1965, was the first major offensive by U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.

  • ACMF Birthday

    We’re celebrating the founding of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families on August 19, 2009.

  • Welcome to Be Connected

    Learn how you can help connect service members, veterans, and their families to resources and support. Join this live webinar at no cost!

    Free

  • U.S. Withdraws from Afghanistan

    The United States completed its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, ending nearly two decades of military involvement.

  • 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.

  • Williams Veteran StandDown

    Williams Recreation Center 300 W. Railroad Avenue, Williams, AZ

    StandDown events provide veterans with the opportunity to connect face-to-face with service providers, peers, and community organizations that are invested in their well-being.

    Free

  • Inchon Landing

    The Battle of Inchon, codenamed Operation Chromite, was a pivotal amphibious assault during the Korean War, conducted from September 15 to 19, 1950.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Battle of Seoul (Second)

    The Second Battle of Seoul (September 20–28, 1950) saw UN forces recapture Seoul from North Korean control during the Korean War.