Arizona Department of Veterans' Services

Join us in Safford tomorrow at the Gila Valley Veterans Services' Veterans and Family Resource Fair. More than 30 providers and services will be in attendance to provide resources for Veterans and their families.

The Department of Veterans' Services has excellent opportunities for outstanding Recreational Therapists at our Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma Veterans Homes! Interested? Click here for more information or apply at the following link: bit.ly/46CYc8d

Congratulations to the 16 Arizona Veteran Service Organizations who were awarded the Veterans' Donation Fund (VDF)- Large Grant this year! To see the full list of awardees, click here: bit.ly/4kywpeZ

Looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference? The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is hiring—and we’re looking for people who want to serve those who served. Learn more and view open positions at the ADVS careers page here: bit.ly/4jYS7IM

There is still time to apply to the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society 2026 Scholarship Program! Scholarships are open to all Arizona Veterans, Veteran families and National Guard/Reserve Members! To apply, submit an application by February 15 here: bit.ly/3NsWEqT

We're hiring! Our Tucson Veterans Home is seeking a new Social Services Supervisor to help our Veterans and oversee our Social Services Department. Interested? Click here for more information or to apply: bit.ly/3YR8Hkd

Wanting to donate to the Military Family Relief Fund? You can soon! The MFRF donations for 2026 will open again in February. Keep an eye on our socials and/or website to see when the donations portal opens again.

Governor Katie Hobbs announced today that her proposed FY27 budget will allow the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to continue serving our Arizona Veterans. To read more about the Governor's proposed FY27 budget, click here: bit.ly/3ZeBPlp

Welcome 2026! In observance of New Years Day, the main ADVS office in Phoenix and the offices at our Veteran Memorial Cemeteries will be closed. Cemetery grounds will still be open for visitors wanting to visit loved ones. Normal business hours will resume Friday, January 2.

As we close out 2025, we wanted to take a moment to thank all of our ADVS staff for another year of dedication and hard work making sure that we are taking care of our Arizona Veterans! Thank you all, and we look forward to all of the great things to come in 2026.

There's still time left to donate to the Military Family Relief Fund for a 2025 tax credit! MFRF is a financial assistance program for Veterans, service members and their families facing unexpected financial hardships due to service. Donate here: dvspay.az.gov/mfrf-tax-credit

Happy birthday to Space Force! Space Force is the United State's newest military branch, established in 2019 by President Donald Trump. Its mission is to protect the nation's interests in space by organizing, training, and equipping personnel to conduct space operations.

Happy Birthday to the National Guard! 🎉 Founded in 1636, the National Guard was established as a citizen force meant to protect families and towns from attack. Today, National Guard soldiers are always ready to defend Americans in the event of an emergency.

Don't miss Wreaths Across America Day happening Dec. 13 at our Arizona Veteran Memorial Cemeteries in Bellemont, Marana or Sierra Vista! Ceremonies start at 10AM at the cemeteries followed immediately by a wreath laying. For more information, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org

Last month, we hosted our 50th Commemoration Vietnam Veteran pinning ceremony and breakfast with nearly 200 Veterans and their families in attendance, including Governor Katie Hobbs. To see photos of the event, visit our Facebook page at: facebook.com/azdvs/

This day is designated as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor those who died on that fateful day in Hawaii. To those who lost their lives in service to our country, thank you for your sacrifice and service.

Our Deputy Director Gary Ochoa had the honor of attending the USMC Ball up in Flagstaff earlier this month! Oorah!

Kick off the holiday season with Merry Vet-Mas this Saturday at the VFW Post 720 in Phoenix! There will be free admission, food and raffle tickets for all Veterans in attendance.

Don't miss Wreaths Across America Day happening Dec. 13 at our Arizona Veteran Memorial Cemeteries in Bellemont, Marana or Sierra Vista! Ceremonies start at 10AM at the cemeteries followed immediately by a wreath laying. For more information, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org

In observation of Thanksgiving, the ADVS main office in Phoenix and the offices at the Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries will be closed today. All cemetery grounds will be open for guests to visit loved ones. Normal business hours will resume tomorrow, November 28.