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.

  • Four Chaplains Day

    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.

  • USO Birthday

    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.

  • Veteran Construction Apprenticeship Fair

    Phoenix Suns Arena 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ

    This unique career event is focused on connecting veterans and military-connected job seekers with licensed construction employers across Arizona.

    Free
  • Battle of Marjah (Operation Moshtarak)

    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

    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.

  • Arizona’s Birthday

    Arizona’s birthday is celebrated on February 14t This date marks Arizona’s statehood in 1912, when it officially became the 48th state to join the United States- the last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, completing the United States as we know it today.

  • San Carlos Apache Tribe Veterans Stand Down

    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
  • Military-Affiliated Hiring Fair

    Sun Devil Fitness Center 400 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ

    Come ready to network, discover opportunities, and take the next step toward a career. Meet representatives from federal, state, local, and defense agencies that value military-connected experience.

    Free
  • Battle of Iwo Jima

    The Battle of Iwo Jima was a World War II battle that took place from February 19 to March 26, 1945.

  • Mental Health First Aid Training

    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
  • Parker Veteran StandDown

    VFW Post 7061 516 South Hopi Ave, Parker, 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
  • MOAA Birthday

    The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a professional, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization that advocates for a strong national defense while supporting policies that benefit military members and their families.