Understanding the Military Experience Training Courses
2022-10-01 - 2022-12-02
Understanding the Military Experience Training
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is proud to announce a partnership with Purdue University’s Military Family Research Institute, the Center for Deployment Psychology Uniformed Services University, and the National Guard.
Together, we’re offering an opportunity to participate in a three-tiered virtual training experience through Zoom available to anyone who would like to gain a better understanding of the experiences of service members, veterans, and their families. Each training builds on the one before, and the three tiers must be taken sequentially.

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The Tier 1 “Introduction to Military Culture and Deployment” course is a one-day event and is offered on 10/31 & 11/14
The Tier 2 “Overview of Behavioral Health Challenges Related to Military Service” course is a two-day event and is offered 11/17 – 11/18 & 12/1 – 12/2
The “Intimate Partner Violence” course is a 2-hour course offered on 11/4.
There and two Tier 3 courses. The “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia” course is a two-day event offered 10/27 – 10/28. The “Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD” course is offered 11/9 – 11/10.

Veteran Retreat: Healing of Memories
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-09
Healing of Memories: A Retreat Exclusively for Veterans Created by Fr. Michael Lapsley
October 7 – 9, 2022
All veterans are welcome and there is no cost for this event.
The Healing of Memories Retreat is a response to the emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses and other traumatic circumstances, and is a major step that helps Veterans begin the healing journey. It provides a safe place for participants to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others.
If you are a Veteran and would like to attend, please call Mike Wold at 651.687.9767
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2022 Military/Veteran Women’s Experience – Flagstaff
2022-10-08 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix) | 2100 North Gemini Road, 2100 North Gemini Road, Flagstaff, 86004, United States
2022 Military/Veteran Women’s Experience – Flagstaff
REGISTER AT: https://bit.ly/FlagstaffMVWE
The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is pleased to bring the 2022 Arizona Military/Veteran Women’s Experience to Flagstaff!
Sat, October 8, 2022, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM MST
Arizona State Veteran Home – Flagstaff 2100 North Gemini Road Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Come join your fellow women Veterans and service members for a NO-COST day of:

Raffle Prizes
Interactive Activities
Veteran Benefits
Resources
Networking

You will also have the opportunity to;

Attend an all levels fitness class
Enjoy BREAKFAST and LUNCH
Make your own body scrub
Garden with ADVS Director Wanda Wright
Attend a VA Claims Workshop

All of this plus CHILD CARE at NO COST to you!
Breakfast and registration begin at 10:00 am. Pre-registration is requested.
This one-day event is designed for women Veterans and service members ONLY.
Childcare will be provided for those who bring children who are potty trained. Meals and activities will be provided.
If you are looking to participate in the fitness classes please be sure to dress comfy!
If you would like to be an exhibitor please register at: https://2022MVWEFlagstaffExhibitors.eventbrite.com
For questions or concerns, email: azwomenvets@azdvs.gov

Phoenix VA Hiring Event
2022-10-22 08:00 - 15:00 | 400 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008, 400 North 32nd Street, PHOENIX, 85008
Phoenix VA Health Care System Hiring Fair
The Phoenix VA Health Care System will be holding a Hiring Fair on Saturday, October 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic located at 400 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

To attend the Hiring Fair, applicants must first apply to at least one of the job announcements listed below on USAJOBS.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications for VA employment will receive an invitation to RSVP for the Hiring Fair. Invited applicants are highly encouraged to RSVP to confirm their appointment at the Hiring Fair.
If potential job applicants attend the Hiring Fair without first applying for VA employment positions listed below on USAJOBS, an appointment at the Hiring Fair is not guaranteed.
All VA employment candidates must check in room 1B101. All attendees of the Hiring Fair must enter off 32nd Street and follow the signs that state “Applicant Parking”.

The Phoenix VA Health Care System is hiring for the following positions, directions to apply for each of the positions below are in the links:

Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Environmental Service Tech (Housekeeping Aid)
Food Service Worker
Licensed Practical Nurse *Incentive available
Materials Handler
Medical Support Assistant
Nursing Assistant *Incentive available
Pharmacy Technician
Psychologist *Incentive available
Registered Nurse *Incentive available in OR & ICU
Senior Social Worker *Incentive available for inpatient care
Social Worker *Incentive available for inpatient care
Supply Technician

For questions specific to the Hiring Fair, please contact the Phoenix VA Health Care System Human Resources Department at V22StaffingSSUTeamE@va.gov

Lake Havasu City Veteran Stand Down
2022-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | 100 Park Avenue, 100 Park Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403
Lake Havasu City Veteran Stand Down
100 Park Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Saturday, October 22, 2022 from- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Veterans and their family members are invited to the Veteran Standdown. This resource fair brings together helpful support services for veterans, their families and pets. Veterans are encouraged to attend to learn more about services available for housing, benefits, education, financial assistance, veterinary services, legal services and much more.

Resource Navigation Training
2022-10-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Everyone in our community is invited to attend Military/Veteran Resource Navigation training. This is the signature training developed by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families to equip members of our community to be an open door to connect service members, veterans and their families to support and resources. Over 5,000 Arizonans have attended this training.
There is no cost for this training and all are welcome!
Register: https://2023acmfnavigationtraining.eventbrite.com
For questions or more information, email Events@ArizonaCoalition.org.

13th Annual Gathering of American Indian Veterans
2022-10-29 07:30 - 17:00 | Casino Del Sol Conference Center, 5655 W. Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85757
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13th Annual Gathering of American Indian Veterans
10/29/2022
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Casino Del Sol Conference Center
5655 W. Valencia Rd, Tucson, Arizona, 85757
Phone: (602) 753-8802

Registration begins at 7:30 AM
Presentations, Healthcare Screenings, Children’s Activities
Honoring Ceremony and Coin Presentation
Lunch Provided to Veterans in Attendance
Gourd Dance at 3:30 PM

No-cost event open to the public
Graciously Hosted by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Casino Del Sol.
Luncheon provided by Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Casino Del Sol, Tohono O’odham Nation, Desert Diamond Casino, and Arizona Complete Health
Sponsored by Arizona Complete Health, The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, and The Coalition for American Indian Veterans
For more information: Laura Ybarra at (520) 792-1450 Ext. 1-6622 or Marlene Jose at (520) 884-7131
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