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COVID-19: Arizona State Veteran Home Update

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is continuing to take every possible measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Arizona State Veteran Homes and keep the loved ones of our residents and the public informed as the situation evolves.  

 

(2024-3-15) Here is the latest data on

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Stories of Our Heroes: A WWII Airman With "Unparalleled" Flying Skills

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) has launched "Stories of Our Heroes," a new series focused on sharing the lives and legacies of our Arizona Veterans who have been interred in one of our three Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries (AVMC). 

The series will help keep the stories

Photo of K9 Veteran Blacky and Veteran Nick Drake

Honoring Our Four-Legged Veterans on National K9 Veterans Day

PHOENIX, Ariz.- They say dog is man’s best friend, but when the connection between human and animal could mean the difference between life and death, some may argue that bond runs even deeper.

For Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Outreach Program Manager Nick Drake, becoming a K9 handler

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Admissions Coordinator Nora McDonald!

This week’s Staff Spotlight features our Admissions Coordinator Nora McDonald!

 Name: Nora McDonald

Role at ADVS: Admissions Coordinator at Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson

When did you start at ADVS: July 25, 2022

Did you serve in the military: No

Did anyone in your family serve: Ye

Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund

2024 Veterans' Donation Fund Large Grant Winners

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Veterans’ Donation Fund (VDF) Large Grant winners!

The Arizona Legislature created the VDF in 1999 to fund programs that benefit Arizona Veterans and their families. Arizona law specifies that VDF

Breanna Doorlag and her husband, Nebraska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Corey Doorlag

Free Tuition for Spouses of Veterans in Arizona

PHOENIX - Did you know that Arizona proudly supports Veteran spouses by offering free tuition to Arizona’s universities and participating community colleges?

This initiative is specially designed for the spouses of honorably discharged Veterans who reside in Arizona. The award covers up to the