by Robin Haas | Aug 8, 2026 | General News
Greetings, members of the Surprise Veterans Roundtable, Thank you for meeting this Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Attached you will find the meeting minutes along with materials that were shared from participating organizations. In addition, I have included information on...
by Robin Haas | Aug 8, 2026 | General News
August 7, 2026 was Purple Heart Day. In honor of all Purple Heart recipients a flag was raised near the community flag pole. Corte Bella Vets President, Mike Broderick was accompanied by his grandson, U.S. Army Sgt. Gaskil raised the flag with several members...
by Robin Haas | Aug 6, 2026 | Announcements
Guitars for Vets (G4V) is an organization that serves at-risk United States Veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma. Through their 10-week structured guitar instruction program they put the healing power of music in the hands of our nation’s...
by Robin Haas | Aug 4, 2026 | Announcements
The Purple Heart is America’s oldest military decoration still awarded to our nation’s service members. First established by George Washington in 1782 as the Badge of Military Merit, it is presented to those who have been wounded or killed as a direct...
by Robin Haas | Jul 28, 2026 | Flag Lowering
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Aug. 1 in honor of the burial service for former Arizona Senate President Carl Kunasek, who passed away July 20 at age 94. Kunasek served in the Arizona...
by Robin Haas | Jul 19, 2026 | Announcements
Mission BBQ (14487 W Bell RD, Surprise, AZ) has announced that they will be honoring the veterans or the Korean War on July 27, 2026. All Korean War Veterans will be able to receive a free sandwich to commemorate the Korean War Veterans Armistice Day....
by Robin Haas | Jul 16, 2026 | Events
Looks like you all listened when Uncle Sam pointed his finger and declared, “I Want You… to Have a Good Time!”Judging by these smiles, the mission was accomplished. Thanks for making our America’s 250th Birthday Celebration one more memory that...
by Robin Haas | Jul 12, 2026 | Flag Lowering
President Trump ordered all U.S. flags to half-staff July 12-18, 2026 to honor Senator Lindsey Graham.
by Robin Haas | Jun 29, 2026 | Flag Lowering
In Honor of Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on June 30 in honor of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew. During the Yarnell Hill Fire...
by Robin Haas | Jun 19, 2026 | Flag Lowering
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on June 22, 2026, in honor of the interment of retired Maj. Gen. David P. Rataczak, who served as Arizona Adjutant General and Director of the Arizona Department...
