Author: Kylie Werner

VA worker helps AZ vets like him ‘go beyond the thank you’

Veterans of any war have long struggled with injuries and illnesses resulting from active military service, whether mental or physical. As such, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs receives many […]

Southwest Veterans Foundation hosts 5th annual Online Christmas Auction

The Southwest Veterans Foundation is currently hosting its fifth annual Online Christmas Auction to raise money for its veterans’ programs.   Programs like providing college scholarships to veterans and their dependents […]

Historic Army vs. Navy football game to see Arizonans on field, in stands

The Army Black Knights of the U.S. Military Academy and the Navy Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy will face off at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Washington Commanders […]

18th Annual Patriotic Awards Luncheon set for spring

The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society will honor two organizations and one person during its 18th Annual Patriotic Awards Luncheon on May 9, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton […]

‘Merry Vet-Mas’: Nonprofit to unite vets in Phoenix with music for holidays

Instruments 4 Success, a nonprofit that helps veterans dealing with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries through the healing power of music, is hosting its first ever Merry Vet-Mas Bash at […]

AmVets Magazine wins state award for investigative series

A series that was published in the inaugural edition of American Veterans Magazine won a first-place award in the Arizona Media Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, held in October.   The series […]

Invenergy donates $10K to Soldier’s Best Friend

A veteran will get to walk home with a new four-legged friend in the near future thanks to a generous donation from a leading energy solutions developer.   Chicago-based Invenergy donated […]

Casa Veterans Ministry helps vets heal through spiritual programs

The Casa Veterans Ministry launched in 2012 in partnership with the Arizona Coalition for Military Families. It operates out of the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, […]

20 Veterans Day events you won’t want to miss in AZ’s 20 biggest cities

Veterans Day is afoot, and Arizona is ready to show appreciation for those who have served in the military and risked their lives fighting to protect American freedom and champion […]

Phoenix area Vietnam vets say why they voted for Trump or Harris

David Lucier (left) and Patrick McCobb (right) are both local veterans around the same age, and with similar backgrounds. But their politics couldn’t be more different. [Monica D. Spencer] Throughout […]