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.
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 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.
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a World War II battle that took place from February 19 to March 26, 1945.
Become certified in Mental Health First Aid and learn how to provide critical support to someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
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.
The liberation of Kuwait City occurred between February 24 and 28, 1991, during the Gulf War.
The Battle of 73 Easting, fought on February 26, 1991, during the Gulf War, was a decisive tank battle between U.S. armored forces and Iraq's Republican Guard.
The Battle of Norfolk, fought on February 27, 1991, during the Gulf War, was a significant tank engagement between U.S. and U.K. armored forces and Iraq's Republican Guard in southern Iraq's Muthanna Province.
The Gulf War began with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990 and ended on February 27, 1991 when President Bush announced that the coalition would cease hostilities at midnight on February 28, 1991.
The arrival of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade on March 8, 1965 marked the first deployment of a major U.S. ground combat unit to Vietnam.
K-9 Veterans Day is observed annually on March 13 to honor the service and sacrifices of military working dogs and their handlers.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan organization of U.S. wartime veterans that was founded in 1919. Its mission is to support and advocate for veterans, promote patriotism and national security, and support youth and community programs.
Special thanks to the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family for their partnership and support.
