Upcoming Events
Keep up to date with Chapter and Department Meetings and Events as well as other events and activities of interest to Veterans.
Recent Activity
September 20th is POW/MIA Day. We will always remember and honor our Nation's prisoners of war and those still missing in action and keep the promise as a Nation to bring all of our heroes home. A special thank you to our members who sacrificed by spending time as a POW. Patriot Walter Ram (100 yrs young) spent 18 months as a POW in Stalag 17b. You can read his story at this link: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/blog/walter-ram-part-1/
September 18th is the Air Force Birthday. Thank you to our 36 members of the Department of Arizona who received Purple Hearts while serving in the Air Force. For 76 years Airmen have been there to provide America with the air-power it needs to defend the nation and to deter or to defeat our adversaries.
Happy Labor Day!. If engaged in outdoor activities please be aware of the heat, take breaks, and drink plenty of water. If traveling, please be safe. Enjoy!
The August issue of the Department Newsletter, The Purple Heart Artery, is now available. http://mophaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PHArteryAugust2024Final.pdf
Patriot Chuck Byers from Chapter 2560 was interviewed on the American Grit Podcast about homelessness and the Thomas Tanner Village. The Thomas Tanner Village will construct about 35 casitas for homeless veterans. The Department of Arizona is supporting the project with funding.
Thomas Tanner Village
In this episode, host TIm Jensen is joined Ben Jeffrey, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and Charles Byers, an Army Veteran, who share their experiences and insights in...
The September/October issue of the Purple Heart Magazine is available. Enjoy!
2024 Sep-Oct PHM Final Complete
The Sep-Oct 2024 Issue of the Purple Heart Magazine