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You Spoke, We Listened: Veteran Transportation Matters Study Results

Veteran Transportation Study A lack of access to transportation can lead to Veterans missing doctor’s appointments, not being able to shop for groceries, and various... Read More

Arizona Veterans' Benefits Guide

ADVS-AZ-Benefits-Guide-cover-thumbnail.JPG (October 2021) Issued brand-new comprehensive Arizona Veterans' Benefits Guide as a downloadable PDF file for our Veterans... Read More

WWII hero identified, laid to rest 80 years after Pearl Harbor attack

U.S. Navy Funeral Honors escorts Austin Hesler's casket (SIERRA VISTA, Ariz.) Clear skies, a light breeze and the warmth of the sun set the scene in Sierra Vista, on... Read More

WWII hero identified 80 years after Pearl Harbor attack to be buried in Sierra Vista

Hesler, Austin H. (SIERRA VISTA, Ariz.) - 80 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Signalman Third Class Austin Henry Hesler will finally enter his final resting... Read More

New Bill Expands Financial Assistance for Military, Veteran Families

Arizona Military Family Relief Fund On March 18, 2021, Governor Doug Ducey signed SB 1443, expanding the Arizona Military Family Relief Fund. MFRF was established in... Read More

Holiday Visitation Guidance: Arizona State Veteran Homes

Holiday Visitation Guidance: Arizona State Veteran Homes In order to preserve the safety of our residents and staff, the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services... Read More