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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yavapai County Veteran StandDown

    US VETS Liberty Pointe 1040 Whipple Street, Prescott, AZ

    Veteran StandDown events are a fantastic way for veterans to access a variety of resources all in one place. Veterans are encouraged to attend and connect with other veterans, community leaders, and helpful resources.

    Free
  • 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.

  • 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
  • Battle of Mosul (2004)

    The Battle of Mosul was fought in November 2004 during the Iraq War, as insurgents attempted to seize the city amid the U.S. offensive in Fallujah.

  • Twin Arrows Veteran StandDown

    Twin Arrow Navajo Casino Resort 22181 Resort Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    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
  • Operation Enduring Freedom Begins

    On October 7, 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom began as a U.S.-led campaign to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power in Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks.

  • Yuma Job and Education Fair

    Arizona Western Collge 2020 S Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ

    The event provides transitioning service members, veterans, military families, students, and community members with access to employers, education providers, and workforce resources.

    Free