The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is a state-funded agency, committed to serving and honoring Arizona Veterans, service members and their families by ensuring they receive they highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime.
Latest News from ADVS

Congratulations to the 2025 VDF-Large Grant Awardees!
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Veterans’ Donation Fund (VDF) Large Grant winners! This year, ADVS was able to award the highest amount of grant money to our community organizations in the history of the VDF.
The Arizona

Staff Spotlight: Meet ADD of Finance Steph Spera
Get to know the men and women at the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services who serve those who sacrificed for our freedoms.
The ADVS Staff Spotlight will be published every second and fourth Friday of the month on the ADVS social media pages and website with tidbits and fun facts about our

ADVS Selects New Deputy Director, Assistant Deputy Director
The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is pleased to announce our new Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director of the Veteran Services Division (VSD).
Gerardo “Gary” Ochoa was selected as the new Deputy Director, where he will provide executive oversight for all divisions within ADVS

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