Events

Our next membership meeting is May 3rd, 2025!The zoom call opens up at 9AM and the meeting ends at 11. We welcome all veterans and veteran-focused groups, organizations, family and caretakers to listen in as we share valuable information for the #ArizonaVeteranCommunity

East Valley’s one-stop resource fair for veterans, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies Campus located at 7729 East Pecos Road Mesa, AZ 85212. The success of past Drop Zone events is due to the willingness of vendors and community leaders to lend a […]

We are hosting a corn hole tournament on Saturday, May 3rd - another effort to continue supporting our Veterans, their Families and our Community.Come on out, throw some bags, and raise some money for a good cause!

Join us for our annual 22 for the 22 Ceremony to honor Veterans lost to suicide. We are hosting the event on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 9am-12pm at the American Legion Post 1 Luke-Greenway, 364 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ..The event will include presentations, speakers, brunch, Color Guard, Vet to Vet Connections, and Veteran […]

Join us for the launch of the 3rd edition of ISSUED: Stories of Service, a powerful military journal sharing the voices and experiences of those who served. Enjoy live readings by contributors Bob Beard, Jennie Blair, Chuck Hale, John M. Johnson, Chad McLean, Megan Merchant, Brian O’Hare, Anna Lea Seago, and the ISSUED editors. This […]

You're invited to celebrate the power of storytelling and service! Join us for the launch of the third edition of ISSUED: Stories of Service — a journal dedicated to uplifting the voices of veterans and military-connected writers through poetry, prose and lived experience. 📅 Sunday, May 4 🕓 4–6 p.m. (MST) 📍165 N. Centennial Way, […]

Tempe Community Salutes is a meaningful recognition ceremony honoring future military service members and their families, celebrating the young men and women from our community who have chosen to serve our nation. A light reception with refreshments will follow the ceremony.  

Do you love to help people, lead teams and make a difference? Do you want to meet and learn how to better uplight and support women who fight and protect our freedoms as current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces? If yes, please join us for the special 2025 Women Who Lead Summit […]

You are invited to join us for the 2025 Military Induction Ceremony, hosted by Triple MVAC, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, located within the Westgate Entertainment District. This event is dedicated to honoring recruits from all branches of the military, celebrating their commitment and service to our nation. Witness hundreds of local […]

The AVHOFS Patriotic Awards Luncheon honors Arizona's finest Patriots and Veteran & High School Student Scholars The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society’s Patriotic Awards Luncheon (PAL), formerly known as the Copper Sword Gala or the Patriotic Gala, has grown to become one of the most anticipated events of the year and attracts our service […]

This is a weekend event, May 9-11, 2025. This event will be for Veterans only. Adventure will be held in Northern AZ. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We're accepting a small number of servicemembers, but backup reservations are welcome.  

Change of Command and Officer Installation ceremony for DAV East Valley Chapter 8 in Mesa. Lunch at 1100, ceremony at 1200.  

West Valley Women Veterans 2nd Annual Tea Party @ The Spicery You are cordially invited to a special Women Veterans Tea Party! Join West Valley Women Veterans for an afternoon of camaraderie, conversation, and connection over a cup of tea and delicious refreshments. Come share stories, experiences, and wisdom with fellow women who are serving/have […]