NEW TIDBITS ABOUT THE FREE CONCERT FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN WOMEN!

VFL has added additional information about the Military and Veteran Women Concert!. See the flyer!!! Ticket information forthcoming! It will be a fun time for all veterans, family, friends and the general public!!! Everyone is welcome!!!!  

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Breast cancer survivor urges Veterans to remember their strengths

"I never felt alone in my battle with breast cancer" Ruth Muniz is a breast cancer survivor, an Air Force Veteran, and a patient advocate at VA. She shares her cancer survival story to inspire other Veterans, regardless of gender, to stay strong and "most importantly, do not give up. You're going to make it through this." (more…)

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – DECEMBER 16, 2023

Sponsored wreaths are placed on grave markers at state and national veterans’ cemeteries, as well as at local and community cemeteries each December for National Wreaths Across America Day. Your donation will ensure the placement of a veteran’s wreath for one or more veterans laid to rest at the participating location of your choice. Eric Snelz CEO Cell 602 369 3642 Office 602 845 1390 x100 Fax 800 690 1759 326 E. Coronado Rd #103 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 www.helpinghandsforfreedom.org   (more…)

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SAVE THE DATE!!!! MARCH 23, 2024 CEREMONY AND CONCERT – FREE TO MILITARY AND VETERAN WOMEN – PHOENIX AZ

Veterans First Ltd. is proud to announce a ceremony and concert to honor Military and Veteran Women on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Following the ceremony, Universal artist Jeff Senour and the Called to Serve band will perform the "Freedom Rock Experience". (https://www.ctsmusic.com/) The event will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm. The event is FREE for Women Veterans. (Women must register online at eventbrite.com prior to the event for a complimentary ticket). More information forthcoming. We would like ...

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Southern Arizona VA Health Care System 95th Anniversary Celebration!  Friday, October 27th, 2023; 5 pm to 7 pm!  

 Please mark your Calendars for Friday, October 27th, 2023; 5 pm to 7 pm!          That's the Day and Time of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System 95th Anniversary Celebration!          Imagine, 95 years of caring for veterans; be a part of this historic event with the staff and Director Jennifer Gutowski;          RSVPs are requested by Monday, October 2nd to:  PAO.SAVAHCS@va.gov;         Wide distribution/dissemination ...

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Military & Veteran Women Roundtable – 15 Sept in Glendale

Please share with any women veterans you know! I have been working on supporting curriculum development with the City of Tempe & other partners for a workforce program for Military Connected Women.   The previous discussion was tailored to military spouses & now we will be hosting a roundtable discussion specific to women who have served -- since our experiences greatly differ from spouses. Please RSVP using the eventbrite link & I look forward to having a fantastic conversation with you & Dr. Jay next Friday evening at the Glendale Heroes Park ...

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Openings Still Available — Building Spiritual Strength for Veterans, Service Members and VA Healthcare Workers — Oct/Nov via Zoom

BUILDING SPIRITUAL STRENGTH FOR VETERANS AND VA HEALTHCARE WORKERS FALL 2023   "I cannot be more appreciative. The BSS program helped me achieve goals that I was  not able to accomplish myself for 6 or 7 years. I simply could not get results  on my own. THANK  YOU!"  --  AZ Veteran   There are still some openings this Fall in our upcoming offering of "Building Spiritual Strength for Veterans, Service Members and VA Healthcare Workers."   There will be two (2) sessions offered that meet once a ...

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VA OIG Fraud Alerts

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigates a wide range of potential crimes—from financial crimes to threats against VA personnel and property to actions associated with patient harm. See below for the VA OIG's latest alerts for fraud and other crimes.  Sign up today to get VA OIG fraud alerts, oversight reports, and investigative updates directly to your inbox. Recent Alert: VA Education Benefits Fraud This alert covers VA-approved schools that may be billing veterans (whose enrollment is funded by VA) a higher tuition rate than ...

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Flagstaff Skilled Nursing Facility for Vets is Open for Business

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) is happy to announce that we are accepting admission applications to the Arizona State Veteran Home-Flagstaff (ASVH-Flagstaff)! The new ASVH-Flagstaff sits on 10 acres of land donated by the City of Flagstaff. Nestled in the ponderosa pines, the 74,000 square foot skilled-nursing facility will have 80 beds serving the long-term care and rehabilitative needs of Veterans and their families. The home provides furnished and private resident rooms equipped and designed for all mobility levels in a homelike atmosphere. ...

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Support Youth For Troops – Phoenix Legacy Foundation Golf Tournament

Youth for Troops is excited to be part of the Phoenix Legacy Foundation golf tournament at Papago Golf Club! This will be a fun event that supports Arizona Magic Youth Outreach Inc. and Youth for Troops! We need golfers! Please share this information with Phoenix area golfers! Sponsors and golfers can register TODAY at https://phxlegacy.org/. We will see you on September 28th! (more…)

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