Anthem Veterans Memorial, Veterans memorial in Anthem, Arizona, United States

The Anthem Veterans Memorial stands in Anthem, Arizona, as five white pillars representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, arranged in Department of Defense order of precedence. Each pillar has an elliptical opening slanting downward toward the Great Seal of the United States. The monument is ringed by 2,200 red paving stones engraved with veterans' names; red stones, white pillars and the blue Arizona sky echo the flag's colors.

The memorial was dedicated in 2011 and earned Arizona Historic Landmark status in 2012 from the Arizona Historical Society for its architectural design. This recognition established the site as an important community gathering place for honoring service members.

The site displays 2200 red paving stones engraved with the names of veterans, arranged in a circle that symbolizes ongoing support for those who served. This layout creates a space where visitors can walk through and read the names while reflecting on their sacrifice.

The memorial stands in Anthem, Arizona, outdoors and freely accessible, so visits need no booking. The sun alignment occurs on and around November 11, with the beam reaching the Great Seal near 11:11 am Mountain Standard Time; arrive earlier to find a viewing spot. The alignment time shifts slightly each year, between 11:10:58 and 11:11:22 over the next century.

The alignment was designed for 11:11:11 am, but yearly variations mean the beam falls between 11:10:58 and 11:11:22 over the next century. Because of the leap-year gap between the official and astronomical calendars, the effect can also be seen at least a day before or after November 11.