The Phoenix VA Health Care System will honor one of our local WWII Veterans and heroes, Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon (ret) with a building plaque dedication on August 21, 2025, at Steele Indian School Park, Memorial Hall, 10am-12:30pm.

Maj. McClendon who is now 104-years old is the oldest Veteran we serve within our healthcare system. She is the last living 6888th Postal Battalion woman veteran. Born in Layfette, Louisiana on September 22, 1920, Maj. McClendon was a First. On July 31, 2020, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a proclamation declaring August 15, 2020, the Six Triple Eight Central Postal Directory Battalion Day in Arizona. She is also an active member of the Archer-Ragsdale Arizona chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Maj. McClendon is the only surviving member of the 6888th and we would like to honor her for her remarkable contribution to our country and her trailblazing efforts and dedication to service.living 6888th Postal Battalion veterans. Born in Layfette, Louisiana on September 22, 1920, Maj. McClendon was a First

Maj. McClendon’s accomplishments and contributions to service have been highlighted in a new Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight” The Six Triple Eight | First Look | Netflix (youtube.com).

Join the East Valley Women Veterans group for a casual Saturday brunch to enjoy the conversation and to meet with other women veterans! Please RSVP to eastvalleywomenveterans@gmail.com by Friday evening.

Calling all Veterans, Military Members & Families!
Join us at the Defender’s Den for a powerful day of wellness, connection, and community.

Enjoy:
✔️ Acupuncture
✔️ Facials
✔️ Haircuts
✔️ Healing Vibes

165 N Centennial Way #110-Defender’s Den-Mesa, AZ
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM | Sat, June 14
Suggested donation: $20

Led by USAF Vietnam Veteran Michael Ihsan, in partnership with fellow veteran-owned orgs.
Walk-ins welcome!

480-834-2120 if you have any questions!

Let’s support our heroes with the care they deserve. 💙