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.

  • Market Yourself to Employers Workshop

    This workshop helps you master the art of selling your skills, abilities, experience, and education to an employer. Apply marketing strategies to be more effective in your job search.

    Free
  • 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.

  • Military/Veteran Helper Training

    Vitalyst 2020 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

    Want to make a difference in your community? Join us for a free, in-person training designed for anyone who wants to support Arizona’s service members, veterans, and their families.

    Free
  • LinkedIn Profiles Workshop

    This workshop walks attendees through how to create a compelling LinkedIn profile that can be used to build a professional brand and highlight experience.

    Free
  • White Mountain StandDown

    Show Low Elks Lodge 805 E. Whipple Street, Show Low, AZ

    Veteran StandDown events are a great way for veterans to access a variety of resources all in one place.

    Free
  • 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.

  • Mental Health First Aid Training

    1800 E. Palo Verde Street 1800 E. Palo Verde Street, Yuma, AZ

    Become certified in Mental Health First Aid and learn how to provide critical support to someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

    Free
  • Federal Hiring Workshop

    This workshop covers the basics of federal hiring, civil service, www.USAJobs.gov, special hiring authorities, and other resources for a federal job search.

    Free
  • Military/Veteran Helper Training

    1800 E. Palo Verde Street 1800 E. Palo Verde Street, Yuma, AZ

    By attending this training, you will become a part of the Be Connected Community Corps and receive ongoing support for your role as a helper from the Be Connected team.

    Free
  • Welcome to Be Connected Virtual Event

    Join us for this live online training to learn about the Be Connected ecosystem of support for service members, veterans, and their families and how you can be an open door to help someone connect! You’ll leave feeling more connected and well-prepared to assist any service member, veteran, or family member who may need support. This virtual event is open to everyone and is offered at no cost. Registration is required.

    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.

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