Nearly 200,000 U.S. service members separate from the military each year, and for them, the fundamental change from military to civilian is not a distant challenge on the horizon. Instead, the reality begins when they remove their uniform and pursue their next career move. Thanks to the Veterans Imagination Project (VIP), housed under the ASU […]
Two Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care System veterans recently traveled to the Snowmass at Aspen to participate in this national recreation therapy event sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Disabled American Veterans. The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is a dynamic healing event where veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, vision loss,
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National Submarine Day will occur on Tuesday, April 11, at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, AZ. The event will honor the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, the USS Phoenix (SSN-702), a Cold War nuclear attack submarine active in service from 1981 to 1998. At the event, the USS Phoenix Cold War Monument Foundation
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Across the Nation, Americans are uniting to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice through the national Vietnam War Commemoration Committee. Established in 2012, the national 50th-anniversary commemoration was authorized by Congress under the secretary of defense and launched by President Barack Obama. Thousands of organizations have become commemorative
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It’s been 20 years since we lost the first female military service member who signed up under combat operations when the military occupations were opened to women. Many of you recall that woman was U.S. Army Specialist (SPC) Lori Piestewa of Arizona. A member of the Hopi tribe, Piestewa was also the first Native American
Honoring PFC Lori Piestewa, 20 Years After the Start of Operation Iraqi Freedom Read More »
The Phoenix Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System recently announced they are changing the operating hours at the newly opened 32nd Street VA Clinic and paused all Saturday operations effective February 18. During this pause, the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) will reevaluate the best way to deliver care to Veterans on Saturdays to
Phoenix VA Health Care System Appoints New Director, and other updates Read More »
When I heard about the most recent health concerns of President Jimmy Carter, it prompted me to reflect on our Presidents and military service. After all, most of America’s presidents came to office as veterans. In fact, 26 of our 46 Presidents served in the military. Presidential Veterans often coincided with America’s military engagements. Until
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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Gregg Dufort is no stranger to adversity. He says, “In truth, sometimes the only way to overcome things is to get through them. Time can be your ally when life throws you unexpected hurdles – not everything has to be “dealt with” immediately.” His business Puzzle Rides took years to build.
Veteran-Owned business creates a fun escape with Puzzle Rides Read More »
Hundreds of veterans, community leaders, elected officials, and others gathered at Travis L. Williams American Legion Post in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was time to say farewell to Col. Wanda Wright, Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS). Wright leaves her term after eight
Veterans and the community bid farewell to AZDVS Director Wanda Wright Read More »
Many military members tend to be patriotic and willing to serve others. As such, their service to our nation in defending the Constitution and our freedoms can come with challenges and rewards. One of the rewards is patriotic and benevolent associations that tend to give back to our veterans. One of those organizations is the
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