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COVID-19: Arizona State Veteran Home Update

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is continuing to take every possible measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Arizona State Veteran Homes and keep the loved ones of our residents and the public informed as the situation evolves.  

 

(2024-3-15) Here is the latest data on

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Staff Spotlight: Meet RN Supervisor Jennifer Kessler

This week’s Staff Spotlight features our Yuma Nursing Supervisor Jennifer Kessler!

 Name: Jennifer Kessler

Role at ADVS: RN, BSN and RN Supervisor at ASVH-Yuma

When did you start at ADVS: December 4,, 2023

Did you serve in the military: No

Did anyone in your family serve: No

What

Remains of unclaimed Veterans at the Missing In America Project at Camp Navajo

Eight Unclaimed Veterans and Two MIAP Members Interred at Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- MARANA, Ariz.- This year’s Missing In America Project ceremony was more emotional than usual as two members of the non-profit were laid to rest along with eight previously unclaimed Veterans at the Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo last week.

The Veterans were

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Two Dozen Unclaimed Veterans Interred by Missing In America Project at Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana

MARANA, Ariz.-Two dozen previously unclaimed Veterans were put to rest at the Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana earlier this month, given full military honors surrounded by family and a grateful community.

The Veterans were interred at a special ceremony on April 13 hosted by the

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Stories of Our Heroes: A USAAF K9 Handler With A Love For Fishing And Family

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) has launched "Stories of Our Heroes," a new series focused on sharing the lives and legacies of our Arizona Veterans who have been interred in one of our three Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries (AVMC). 

The series will help keep the stories

Newly renovated room at ASVH-Phoenix

ASVH-Phoenix Offers Residents Newly Renovated Rooms

PHOENIX, Ariz.- The Arizona State Veterans Home- Phoenix (ASVH-Phoenix)  is now offering residents newly renovated rooms that offer more privacy and a bigger living space, the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) announced.

“We are so excited to offer our Veterans and their families