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Learn More About Be Connected Career Navigation
Be Connected Career Navigation is a no-cost career coaching and employment matching service exclusively available to all transitioning military members (Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve) ...
June 29, 2022
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Practice Self-Care to Be a Better Caregiver
To be the best caregiver you can be, you have a responsibility to also take care of yourself. Practice self-care.
June 29, 2022
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West Valley Veteran Success Center adds Veteran Benefits Counselor
Learn more about the West Valley Veteran Success Center open to all service members (Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard), veterans and their family members ...
June 17, 2022
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Semiconductor Technician Training
Learn about a short-term training program that will qualify you to get hired in an exciting new career
June 16, 2022
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Join the Be Connected Community Corps!
Become a member of the Be Connected Community Corps! Join other volunteer helpers who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of service ...
May 19, 2022
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Turn Your Passion Into a Paycheck
Phoenix, AZ – (May 19, 2022) – We have two new open full-time positions available in Arizona. These positions are ...
May 19, 2022
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Replay the 2022 Statewide Symposium
Replay the 2022 Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families by visiting ACMFEventCenter.org
May 19, 2022
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Partner Highlight: AHCCCS
We are very proud to highlight the partnership between the Be Connected program and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). AHCCCS is Arizona’s ...
May 19, 2022
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Checking In About Recent Events
Check in on your military-connected employees and community members during this time of uncertainty. If they need support, we're here to help. Call 866-4AZ-VETS (866-429-8387).
March 1, 2022
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Work With Us!
We're hiring! We have open positions across the state. Visit www.ArizonaCoalition.org/Careers to learn more.
February 27, 2022
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Symposium: Registration is Open
The Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families provides networking opportunities, as well as four general sessions featuring key members ...
February 27, 2022
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CDC Warrior Built
Read more on how the Arizona Coalition for Military Families was invited to participate in a national initiative hosted by the CDC Foundation and the ...
December 12, 2021
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Transportation Assistance for Veterans
Be Connected is partnering around the state to strengthen access to care and connection to resources for our veteran community including transportation. Visit www.ConnectVeterans.org/Ride to ...
November 17, 2021
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Be Connected Provides COVID-19 Relief
To help ease some of the burden caused by the pandemic, the Arizona Coalition for Military Families and Be Connected secured grant funding from the ...
November 10, 2021
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Testimony Before the U.S. Senate, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Arizona Coalition for Military Families Director Thomas Winkel provides testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
November 3, 2021
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Support Before, During and After Deployment
Phoenix, AZ – (Oct. 26, 2021) – October 26 is National Day of the Deployed – our opportunity to honor ...
October 26, 2021
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Career Navigation Plus
Phoenix, AZ (Oct. 12, 2021) – Creating opportunities and providing specialized support to women veterans and minority veterans is the ...
October 12, 2021
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Arizona Veteran Success Stories
Wondering what Be Connected can do for you? Read these real stories that showcase the support that Arizona veterans received by reaching out to the ...
October 11, 2021
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Underserved Areas in Northern Arizona Receive Support Through Bob Woodruff Foundation
The Be Connected program partnered to purchase 300-gallon water containers for homes with no access to running water for Hopi and Navajo families.
September 22, 2021
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West Valley Military & Veteran Success Center
The brand new West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center is now open as part of the Surprise Resource Center, located at 12425 W. Bell ...
September 15, 2021
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Arizona Veteran Success Stories
Read real stories of how service members, veterans and their families have been helped through the Be Connected support line, 866-4AZ-VETS (866-429-8387) offered by the ...
August 27, 2021
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Help Guide Our Future Efforts
To make sure we have an accurate and timely view of the needs of our state’s diverse population of service members, veterans, and their families, ...
August 26, 2021
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Arizona Veteran Success Stories
Wondering what Be Connected can do for you? Read these real stories that showcase the support that Arizona veterans received by reaching out to the ...
August 2, 2021
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Our New Website: ConnectVeterans.org
We recently created ConnectVeterans.org as a virtual home for information so every service member, veteran, and their families can easily connect to the Ecosystem of ...
August 1, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccines are Free, Safe and Effective
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine protects you from getting and/or spreading the virus to your family and your friends and can help keep you from getting ...
August 1, 2021
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A Conversation with Dr. Jon Perez
A founding member of the Secure Your Weapon development team discusses how he coined the phrase and shares how the initiative was born.
July 25, 2021
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Suicide Prevention Starts with Securing Your Weapon
We, as Arizonans and people who support our service members, veterans, and their families, have an important role to play in helping reduce the rate ...
July 25, 2021
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Arizona Veteran Success Stories
These are real stories that showcase the support that Arizona veterans received by reaching out. How can we help you? Call the Be Connected Support ...
July 2, 2021
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Arizona’s Ecosystem of Support for Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
At its basic level, the Be Connected Ecosystem of Support offers a holistic approach to ensure that service members, veterans and their families receive the ...
June 28, 2021
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ACMF Director Thomas Winkel Testifies Before the U.S. House of Representatives
It was my distinct honor to be invited to testify in a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity ...
May 21, 2021
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Be Connected on Arizona’s Airwaves
Tune to your local radio or television station for a new series of public service announcements to raise awareness about the services available through the ...
May 1, 2021
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West Valley Veteran Success Center
West Valley veterans and their families now have a new option for connecting to resources and support.
April 22, 2021
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Success Stories: Pets, Repairs & Connection
Wondering what Be Connected can do for you? Read these real stories that showcase the support that Arizona veterans received by reaching out to the ...
February 18, 2021
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Connecting Rural Veterans
Be Connected is partnering around the state to strengthen access to care and connection to resources for veterans in rural communities.
January 12, 2021
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