Veterans Forum
Join Us! 10 a.m. Friday, March 28th for our next event!
Vietnam Veterans, you and a guest are cordially invited to the Veterans Forum to honor Vietnam Veterans.
U.S. Army Veteran Terry Araman
Bronze Star Army Medic fighting for homeless veterans
Col. Patricia Little-Upah
A nurse who treated wounded troops in Vietnam and later led military healthcare efforts.
U.S. Air Force Veteran Col. Thomas Kirk
A fighter pilot who survived over five years as a POW in the notorious “Hanoi Hilton”.
Veterans Forum
Thank you to everyone who attended the Veterans Forum, 'Forgotten No More,' honoring our Vietnam Veterans.
Our panelists shared some powerful insights about military service and how their training has guided their lives. Here are some photos of the event.
U.S. Army Veteran Terry Araman
Bronze Star Army Medic fighting for homeless veterans
Col. Patricia Little-Upah
A nurse who treated wounded troops in Vietnam and later led military healthcare efforts.
U.S. Air Force Veteran Col. Thomas Kirk
A fighter pilot who survived over five years as a POW in the notorious “Hanoi Hilton”.
Forgotten No More
HAV Veterans Forum, Recognizing Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam Veterans and a guest were cordially invited to the Veterans Forum to honor Vietnam Veterans at Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant on
7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive in Phoenix from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Many joined us to network, share best practices, and hear leadership insights at from our Vietnam Veterans and then honor them with a special pinning event.
Forgotten No More
HAV Veterans Forum, Recognizing Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam Veterans, you and a guest are cordially invited to the Veterans Forum to honor Vietnam Veterans.
10 a.m. to noon
Friday, March 28
Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant
7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Join us as we network, share best practices, and hear leadership insights at from our Vietnam Veterans and then honor them with a special pinning event.
Veterans Affinity Groups, Resource Groups, Engagement Groups, and more RSVP below today!
Veterans Forum RSVP March 28 2025
2025 Veterans Forum Gallery
9/11 Veterans Forum Recap
We had an incredible time at our 9/11 Veterans Forum!
FireVet Josh Landspurg gave a touching tribute to his time serving after 9/11 as a combat U.S. Air Force veteran and how it helped him become a firefighter after his enlistment.
A panel of Veterans Group Leaders from three outstanding organizations shared their insights of how their groups build a winning culture and boost camaraderie at their workplaces
From left to right:
- U.S. Air Force Veteran Patrick Fitzhugh, USAA Regional Site Director, Phoenix
- U.S. Navy Veteran Pamela Castro, National Account Manager at Cigna
- U.S. Air Force Veteran John Spiekermeier,
Veteran’s Community Care Specialist, Banner – University Family Care
We also heard some excellent leadership insights from award-winning Sonoran Technology CEO Paul Smiley, a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel.
We were honored to have more than 35 different organizations attend our Forum. The discussions were insightful, and the connections made were invaluable.
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success!
