Simpler VA travel claims right from your phone
Eligible Veterans can now submit mileage-only travel reimbursement claims through the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. This new feature saves time, reduces paperwork, and makes it easier to access your benefits with just a few taps on your mobile device. Read the official press release about this feature.
Learn more about how to submit your travel claim.
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is hiring Nursing Assistants!
The Tucson VA is hiring Nursing Assistants!
Apply by emailing your resume to TucsonNurseRecruiter@VA.gov
- Seeking candidates with experience as a Nursing Assistant or PCT
- New graduates welcome
- CNA/LNA certification is not required
- Excellent benefits!
- 13 vacation days per year 1
- 3 sick days per year
- 11 Federal holidays – double time when worked!
- Over 20 health plan options
- Vision and dental plans
- Federal retirement!
Ask about our scholarship program – do you want to become an RN?
This AMAZING program pays up to 100% of tuition, fees, and books.
BEST of ALL- you go to school full-time, do not have to work, while your full-time paycheck and benefits continue!
Tucson VA Hosts Local National Creative Arts Festival Competition
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) was thrilled to host the local level of the National Creative Arts Festival competition, August 14-15, highlighting the artistic talents of our Veteran patients.
You can visit The Catalyst Creative Collective's gallery at 4500 North Oracle Road, Suite 110, Tucson, AZ 85705, to view the Tucson VA Creative Arts Festival first place entries. The creative arts display will close on Friday, September 26.
To learn more about the event, read Tucson VA hosts local National Creative Arts Festival.
Women Veteran Tele-Town Hall
Join us for our virtual Women Veteran Town Hall on Thursday, September 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Our Women Veteran healthcare team will be providing updated information on SAVAHCS Menopause Services and answering your questions!
The event will be live streaming at www.facebook.com/VATucson.
You can also visit access.live/womenshealth or dial in at (833)380-0738.
Volunteers Opportunities Available
Volunteer Driver Program
Make a Difference as a Volunteer Driver!
In the past year, our amazing DAV volunteer drivers provided over 1,049 rides for Veterans.
We are seeking more volunteer drivers around Sierra Vista, Casa Grande, and Yuma to help transport Veterans to their medical appointments in Tucson.
For details on how to become a volunteer driver, get in touch with the SAVAHCS Center for Development and Civic Engagement Office (CDCE) at (520) 629-1822.
Volunteer Visitors Program
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System seeks volunteers to visit homebound and isolated Veterans. As a Volunteer Visitor, you'll provide social interaction without any hands-on care, giving caregivers a needed break. Activities include conversations, art, games, walks, gardening, and hobbies. Initial registration requires trips to Tucson VA Medical Center; ongoing assignments will be near the volunteer's residence. The flexible schedule averages 1-4 hours per week.
To apply or for more information on volunteer opportunities at the contact the Tucson
VA CDCE Office at (520) 629-1822 or email TucsonCDCE@va.gov.
2025 Military Veterans and Families Resource Fair
The Gila Valley Veteran Veteran Services is hosting the 2025 Military Veteran and Families Resource Fair on Friday, September 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Graham County Fairgrounds on located at US Hwy 191, Safford, AZ.
There will be several resources on hand providing information for Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Lunch will be provided.
16th Gathering of American Indian Veterans
 Join us for the 16th Gathering of American Indian Veterans on Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Casio Del Sol Conference Center at 5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson AZ, 85757.
There will be several VA and Community Resources on hand providing information to Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
For more information on the event, please call 520-792-1450 extension 1-6622.
POW/MIA 24-Hour Vigil Run at Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Davis Monthan Air Force Base is hosting a POW/MIA 24 Hour Vigil Run starting on Thursday, September 18 at 3:00 p.m. to Friday, September 19 to 3:00 p.m. The run is open to anyone with base access.
Water will be for the runners. Following the run, participants are encouraged to attend the POW/MIA ceremony at the Pima Air and Space Museum.
For more information on the run, email Alexis Aguirre at alexis.j.aguirre2.mil@health.mil.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
 Join us on Friday, September 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pima Air and Space Museum, located at 6000 E. Valencia Rd., for a POW/MIA Ceremony.
In collaboration with Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, we will honor those who were former Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action.
VA Resource Navigator
Are you a Veteran but you're not sure where to start with the VA?
Check out the new 2025 VA Resource Navigator, a short, sweet combination of all the most valuable resources to get you started on your way to VA benefits and health care.
VA is here for you
1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number.
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