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.

POW/MIA Recognition Day

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.

Battle of Seoul (Second)

The Second Battle of Seoul (September 20–28, 1950) saw UN forces recapture Seoul from North Korean control during the Korean War.

DAV Birthday

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.

Gold Star Mothers/Family Day

Gold Star Mothers/Family Day is an opportunity to show support and gratitude for the families of fallen service members and to recognize the sacrifices that they have made.

VFW Birthday

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a U.S.-based organization founded on September 29, 1899. The VFW's offers military assistance programs, youth scholarships, and educational initiatives.

Battle of Mosul (2004)

The Battle of Mosul was fought in November 2004 during the Iraq War, as insurgents attempted to seize the city amid the U.S. offensive in Fallujah.

Operation Enduring Freedom Begins

On October 7, 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom began as a U.S.-led campaign to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power in Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks.

U.S. Navy Birthday

This day recognizes the courage and commitment of the Navy’s sailors and their pivotal role in defending America’s interests on the high seas.

National Day of the Deployed

The National Day of the Deployed is observed on October 26 to honor and show appreciation for the service and sacrifices of deployed military personnel.

Military Family Month

The observance serves to raise awareness of the unique challenges that military families face and to show appreciation for their resilience and dedication.

Warrior Care Month

Warrior Care Month is a reminder that we have a responsibility to take care of those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Battle of Fallujah (Second)

The Second Battle of Fallujah, or Operation Phantom Fury, was a major U.S.-led offensive from November 7 to December 23, 2004, during the Iraq War.

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