Photos: Tucsonans rally for Veterans on D-Day
Tucsonans rally to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, in front of VA Southern Arizona Health Care on D-Day.
The day included remarks from WWII, Vietnam and Iraq-era veterans who rely on the VA for their health care along with: union officials, members of the Save Our VA Coalition, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Southern Arizona Community Activists, Working Families Power, and Honest AZ.
A protestor holds a sign thanking veterans for their service during the D-Day protest outside VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025. The day included remarks from WWII, Vietnam and Iraq-era veterans who rely on the VA for their health care along with: union officials, members of the Save Our VA Coalition, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Southern Arizona Community Activists, Working Families Power, and Honest AZ.
A protestor holds an upside flag to signal distress in the county while honoring WWII veterans and opposing the cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025. The day included remarks from WWII, Vietnam and Iraq-era veterans who rely on the VA for their health care along with: union officials, members of the Save Our VA Coalition, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Southern Arizona Community Activists, Working Families Power, and Honest AZ.
Protesters make their way down 6th Avenue to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025. The day included remarks from WWII, Vietnam and Iraq-era veterans who rely on the VA for their health care along with: union officials, members of the Save Our VA Coalition, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Southern Arizona Community Activists, Working Families Power, and Honest AZ.
Protesters stand outside the VA Southern Arizona Health Care to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025. The day included remarks from WWII, Vietnam and Iraq-era veterans who rely on the VA for their health care along with: union officials, members of the Save Our VA Coalition, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Southern Arizona Community Activists, Working Families Power, and Honest AZ.
Don Sloane, a World War II veteran salutes the crowd after sharing words about his service on D-Day, VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Protestors cross the street at 2nd Avenue while honoring WWII veterans and opposing the cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Protesters stand outside the VA Southern Arizona Health Care to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Protestors pause for a moment of silence before the press conference begins on 2nd Avenue across from the VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Protesters make their way down 6th Avenue to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Protesters stand outside the VA Southern Arizona Health Care to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Patrick Robles, Southern Arizona Director for Sen. Ruben Gallego addresses the crowd on D-Day, VA Southern Arizona Health Care, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Protesters stand outside the VA Southern Arizona Health Care to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
Protesters stand outside the VA Southern Arizona Health Care to honor WWII veterans and oppose cuts of 83,000 VA staff nationally, roughly 450 in Tucson, on D-Day, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., June 6, 2025.
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