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  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System honored Homer Beatty, a U.S. Korean War Army Veteran and Tribal Leader at the Hon-Dah Resort and Casino in Pinetop, Ariz. on the Apache Reservation with a Centenarian Award and coin, July 29.

    Three men in suits sit with elderly man in wheelchair at event.

  • WWII Veteran and last surviving member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon (Ret.) received an unexpected and heartfelt surprise when her Phoenix VA’s Community Living Center nurse rolled her into one of the center’s common areas, July 22.

    Three women in black shirts standing, one woman in wheelchair talking.

  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System kicked off Independence Day week with a Freedom 250 Veterans Resource Fair at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, July 1.

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  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System partnered with the American Legion Auxiliary to host its 20th Annual Creative Arts Festival at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Thursday, May 7, 2026.

    Group of women at an art exhibit, two in foreground.

  • Staff from the Phoenix VA Medical Center, along with representatives from the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona and the Veterans Benefits Administration, attended the 2026 Drop Zone Event May 9 at the American Leadership Academy in Mesa, AZ.

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  • Feliciano “Felix” Fortuna, who will turn 102 years old in June, was recognized for his service with a Centenarian Coin from the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, May 7.

    Veteran in blue jacket with medals, holding photo album.

  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System held its third annual Sustainability Fair on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center. More than 1,600 Veterans and employees showed up to find out what their community offered in terms of sustainability.

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  • As part of Social Work Month Phoenix VA held a breakfast for the social workers who are dedicated to serving our Veterans March 26, at the 32nd Street VA Clinic.

    Conference room with people seated at tables, one person standing, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

  • Phoenix VA joined community partners and Veteran Service Organizations at Veterans First Limited’s second annual Women Veterans Unhoused Stand Up to provide services, resources and information to women Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness at American Legion Post 1 in Phoenix, Jan. 22.

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  • The Phoenix VA Health Care System participated in the Matthew B. Juan American Legion Post 35 Annual Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona.

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