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Women’s History Month
From breaking barriers on the battlefield and reaching new heights in space to redefining roles for future generations yet to come, our country and our ...
March 4, 2024
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Women Veteran Success Stories
Read three inspiring true stories about the successes of women veterans in Arizona.
March 4, 2024
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Healing Moral Injury
Unlike physical injuries, where the wound is visible, moral injury is an invisible battle scar that many service members and veterans carry silently, often struggling ...
March 3, 2024
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Free Tuition for Veteran Spouses
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families proudly supports the efforts of the Arizona Board of Regents to help connect the spouses of veterans with free ...
February 22, 2024
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Legal Assistance for Veterans
Ahead of the Maricopa County Veteran StandDown, veterans in the Maricopa County area can access free legal assistance from February 15 to March 18, 2024.
February 17, 2024
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Coaching Into Connection
One of the most unique aspects of the "Coaching Into Connection" program is its heart - our Connection Coaches are veterans themselves.
February 9, 2024
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Connection Coaching in Action
Coaching Into Connection is about veterans helping veterans, creating a ripple effect of positive connection across Arizona.
February 9, 2024
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We are hiring in the Phoenix area.
We are expanding our exceptional team! The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is looking to add a team member in the Phoenix, Arizona area as ...
February 4, 2024
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Force Protection: Our View
In addition to the risks posed to physical security, allowing external entities unrestricted access to military installations and personnel poses a threat to this well-being. ...
January 28, 2024
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Accuracy of Stats: Our View
Inaccurate or overly generalized suicide statistics pose significant dangers. They can lead to misguided policies, misallocation of resources, and, most tragically, ineffective interventions that fail ...
January 28, 2024
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Conflicts of Interest: Our View
Conflicts of interest, particularly those motivated by quotas or commissions, pose significant threats to the welfare of our service members and veterans. These conflicts can ...
January 28, 2024
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Position of Strength: Our View
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is steadfast in its commitment to a strength-based approach, honoring the dignity, strength, and resilience of service members, veterans, ...
January 28, 2024
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Upstream Approach: Our View
An upstream approach to suicide prevention is a way to leverage time and expand the opportunities for intervention from one single pivotal moment to a ...
January 28, 2024
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Guidelines for Care: Our View
Our commitment as an organization is to transcend the 'military-friendly' label, embodying a deeper, more authentic approach to supporting our military community. We do this ...
January 28, 2024
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Arizona Veteran Survey
The Arizona Veteran Survey plays a pivotal role in understanding the needs, strengths, and challenges faced by our service members, veterans, and their families. By ...
December 17, 2023
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Join Our Team! We’re Expanding!
We are expanding our exceptional team! The Arizona Coalition for Military Families currently has four key positions open. This presents a unique chance for passionate ...
December 17, 2023
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Happy Holidays!
May this holiday season bring you and yours joy and an abundance of blessings. Here's to a new year filled with continued collaboration, growth, and ...
December 17, 2023
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2024 Resource Navigation Training
By participating in this training, you become a vital connection point for Arizona's 500,000+ military and veteran community members. Join thousands of others in creating ...
November 15, 2023
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Postvention & Suicide Mortality Review
This summer, Arizona was one of seven states and communities selected for the first cohort of a Policy Academy focused on Suicide Mortality Review.
November 4, 2023
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Veterans Day: United for Strength
By partnering with the VA, military installations, the faith community, and government and community leaders across Arizona, the Coalition is committed to reducing stress and ...
November 4, 2023
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Arizona Faith Gathering Reflection
A reflection on the life and legacy of a remarkable individual, Geoff Gavis, who touched our lives in thoughtful ways. With the passing of Geoff, ...
October 23, 2023
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In Memory of Geoff Davis
A reflection on the life and legacy of a remarkable individual, Geoff Gavis, who touched our lives in thoughtful ways. With the passing of Geoff, ...
October 9, 2023
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VSO Roundtable
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a roundtable hosted by Arizona's senior Senator, Kyrsten Sinema. I was honored to attend this roundtable event on ...
August 5, 2023
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Managing PTSD
June marks PTSD Awareness Month, a time when we work to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and support individuals affected by this condition. ...
June 20, 2023
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The Healing Power of Social Connection
In a world more interconnected than ever, the prevalence of loneliness has reached epidemic proportions, with more than half of Americans reporting feelings of isolation.
May 27, 2023
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13th Annual Statewide Symposium Recap
Thank you for everyone who attended the 13th Annual Statewide Symposium. If you were not able to join us this year, we have the general ...
May 27, 2023
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Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Copper Eagle Award
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF) has been honored with the Copper Eagle Award from the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society for exceptional ...
May 23, 2023
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Honoring the Legacy of Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day
As we approach Memorial Day, a day of profound significance and remembrance, let’s take this moment together to reflect on the immense sacrifice made by ...
May 23, 2023
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MOAA Distinguished Service Award
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the National Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Distinguished ...
May 7, 2023
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Podcast Feature: Nicola Winkel
Nicola shares more detail about how the Arizona Coalition for Military Families began and the important work happening across Arizona to support service members, veterans, ...
March 24, 2023
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