Rally Point Arizona

06/23/2026

On Thursday, July 9th, the Homeless ID Project is hosting its very first "Homeless ID Project Connection" event in Tucson, and we want YOU and your clients to be part of it! Please see the attached flyer.

· Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N 1st Ave, Tucson
· Thursday, July 9th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
· FREE — No cost to clients, no exceptions

Our Program Specialists and Mobile MVD Kiosk will be on-site and ready to help clients obtain Arizona State IDs and Birth Certificates from any U.S. state or territory — documents that are often the single biggest barrier standing between your clients and stable housing, employment, and essential services.

06/21/2026

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01/15/2026

John McCain was 31 years old in 1967 when his aircraft was shot down over Hanoi. He
parachuted into a lake with broken limbs and was immediately captured. Doctors told him he
might not live. He did, but survival came with a cost.
McCain was badly injured and taken to a prison camp. Pain was constant. Medical care was
minimal. Then something unexpected happened. Because his father was a high ranking naval
officer, McCain was offered early release. The offer came with conditions. Leave now, and be
used as a symbol.
McCain refused.
The code among prisoners was clear. No one leaves before those captured earlier. Accepting
special treatment would weaken others still trapped inside. McCain chose captivity over
freedom. He stayed while knowing his injuries would worsen. The decision was not dramatic. It
was quiet. It was final.
Years passed inside the camp. Isolation and pressure were daily realities. Communication with
the outside world was limited. Back home, the war dragged on and public opinion turned bitter.
Prisoners became uncomfortable reminders of a conflict many wanted to forget.
When McCain was finally released in 1973, he returned to a divided country. There were no
easy celebrations. His body carried lasting damage. His time in captivity shaped him
permanently. He struggled, adapted, and slowly rebuilt his life.
McCain later entered public service, driven by a belief in duty over comfort. Praise followed.
Criticism followed too. Many people never understood the choice he made in captivity. Refusing
freedom is hard to explain in a world that values survival above all else.
John McCain died in 2018 at the age of 81. His refusal to leave others behind did not make his
life easier. It defined his sense of honor. Some sacrifices are invisible. They happen when
escape is offered and conscience says no.
Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.

12/28/2025

12/28/2025

Happy Holidays from the Army National Guard!

12/28/2025

December 25th, 1987:
Since 1894, Tucson, Arizona, has seen snow on Christmas Day four times. The most recent event occurred in 1987 when Tucson saw 2.6 inches.

12/28/2025

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Pima Animal Care Center is offering a special promotion for active-duty military members and veterans this holiday season.

10/15/2025