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.
Looking for things to do in your community with people who understand you? We help veterans, service members and military families in Arizona find groups, events and activities. Call 866-4AZ-VETS or visit www.ConnectVeterans.org/Connection to get started. Our services are provided at no cost and funds may be available to help with activity costs.
Microsoft and Hiring Our Heroes have launched a paid Military Datacenter Pathways pilot program designed for veterans who enjoy hands-on, technical work.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) hosts Quarterly Informational Forums to help community partners understand programs and connect people to services.
This no-cost, eight-week program empowers veterans, service members, and military-connected family members to turn their business ideas into reality. Participants gain essential business skills, expert coaching, and access to a supportive community of peers and professionals. Space is limited, and the deadline to apply is January 21, 2026 with rolling admissions. Â
Operation Desert Storm started with an aerial bombing campaign against Iraq on January 17, 1991, and concluded with the U.S.-led liberation of Kuwait on February 28, 1991.
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.
The Paris Peace Accords were signed on January 27, 1973 in Paris, France ending the United States' direct military involvement in the Vietnam War.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) hosts Quarterly Informational Forums to help community partners understand programs and connect people to services.
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. On February 3, 1943, the USAT Dorchester, a military transport ship, was torpedoed by a German submarine.
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 Battle of Marjah (Operation Moshtarak) was launched on February 13, 2010, as a major NATO-led offensive in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, aiming to eliminate Taliban control in the region.
Salute to Veteran Patients Day is a holiday observed annually on February 14. The day is dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans who have served their country, particularly those who are currently hospitalized and receiving medical care.
Special thanks to the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family for their partnership and support.
