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.
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.
Operation Starlite, conducted from August 18 to 24, 1965, was the first major offensive by U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.
We’re celebrating the founding of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families on August 19, 2009.
The United States completed its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, ending nearly two decades of military involvement.
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 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.
September 11, often referred to as 9/11 or Patriots Day, is a day of remembrance that commemorates the attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes and carried out coordinated attacks.
The Battle of Inchon, codenamed Operation Chromite, was a pivotal amphibious assault during the Korean War, conducted from September 15 to 19, 1950.
This annual observance that commemorates the establishment of the Air Force as a separate branch of the United States military on September 18, 1947.
This day honors and remembers the sacrifices and contributions of U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIA) while serving their country.
The Second Battle of Seoul (September 20–28, 1950) saw UN forces recapture Seoul from North Korean control during the Korean War.
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.
Special thanks to the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family for their partnership and support.
