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  • On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of the new SAVAHCS chapel.

    Group of people holding a red ribbon during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

  • On January 23, the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Yuma VA Outpatient Clinic, a milestone that expands access to high-quality care for Veterans in the region.

    Two images of a group in hard hats at a groundbreaking ceremony.

  • The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) Healthcare for Homeless Veteran Program (HCHV) held a homeless Veteran outreach event January 5-7, 2026. The surge event connected homeless Veterans to VA healthcare services, housing, and support services to help them secure permanent housing.

    Veteran getting a haircut.

  • The Tucson VET Center honored a remarkable milestone, celebrating the 102nd birthday of Harvey Horn, a former World War II prisoner of war and previous volunteer at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

    Group with Harvey Horn for his 102nd Birthday celebration.

  • Southern Arizona Walmart Region made a generous donation of $20,000 to the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) Fisher House, bolstering the support for military families in the community.

    Southern Arizona Region Walmart donation to Tucson VA Fisher House

  • Onvida Health is proud to announce in partnership with the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to serving the Yuma Veteran community.

    Rendering of the new Yuma VA Clinic

  • The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) hosted its 3rd Annual Traditional Way Workshop on Thursday, November 6 at the Tucson VA Medical Center. The training brought SAVAHCS providers and staff together to enhance their understanding of the unique needs of Native American Veterans.

    Images from the 3rd annual Traditional Way Workshop.

  • When Steve LeFebvre, Air Force Veteran and USS Sterett historian, sat down with 100-year-old George Riccuito, a WWII Navy Veteran who served alongside his father on the USS Sterett, he wasn't just collecting oral history. He was honoring a shared legacy.

    A 100-year-old WWII Veteran and former USS Sterett sailor, shares stories with Steve LeFebvre whose father also served aboard the ship during WWII.

  • For Martha Leon and Gustavo Silva, opening their home to Veterans is not just a calling.

    Collage pic of Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System Medical Foster home.

  • Each year, the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), in partnership with Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB), honors the brave men and women who have served as prisoners of war (POWs) or are still missing in action (MIAs).

    A collection of photos from the the annual POW/MIA ceremony held at Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 19.