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‘For a cause bigger than themselves:’ Auburn and Bama student veterans begin Operation Iron Ruck

Gina Maiola - November 26, 2025

MONTGOMERY – As boots hit the ground for Operation Iron Ruck this morning, Gov. Kay Ivey offered her strong support for the annual march,...

City spotlight: Taking a peek inside the expanding US Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville

Paul Gattis - November 13, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- To visit the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park is, like any quality museum, a step back in time. But that’s also...

Cullman’s Roy Drinkard, America’s oldest Marine, honored by Tuberville for Veterans Day

Bud McLaughlin - November 11, 2025

WASHINGTON – America's oldest Marine resides in Cullman and was among two Alabama veterans saluted Monday by Sen. Tommy Tuberville on the Senate floor. Tuberville (R-Auburn)...

UNA’s Military and Veterans’ Affairs honors those who serve; host Rucks for Recognition

Michelle Eubanks - November 11, 2025

FLORENCE – The Office of Military and Veterans’ Affairs at the University of North Alabama is hosting a number of events this week that...

Veterans Day Parade to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville

City of Huntsville - November 11, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Drivers should expect traffic delays and road closures in downtown Huntsville today, due to the annual Veterans Day Parade. Street closures along the...

Ledbetter appoints Rep. Rehm to Alabama Military Stability Commission

Bud McLaughlin - November 10, 2025

MONTGOMERY – On the eve of Veterans Day, a state lawmaker who served with the 101st Airborne has been appointed to serve on the...

Blount County Poppy Project honors Alabama’s heroes with tribute of 500 poppies

Karen Beasley - November 6, 2025

CLEVELAND - Featuring more than 500 handcrafted poppies, the Alabama Poppy Project in Blount County honors Alabama’s fallen heroes. The powerful public art installation will...

Athens Veterans Day celebration features Wall That Heals, music and parade

Bud McLaughlin - November 6, 2025

ATHENS -- Starting with the Wall That Heals and culminating with the Veterans Day Parade, Athens is hosting activities saluting those who served. The Wall...

Governor proclaims Veterans Week, calls on Alabamians to honor those who served

Bud McLaughlin - November 5, 2025

MONTGOMERY – With Veterans Day just six days away, Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed today through next Tuesday as Veterans Week in Alabama. In respect, Ivey...

Women veterans and families invited to ‘Friendsgiving’ Celebration

From combined reports - November 4, 2025

MADISON — A feast of food, fellowship and gratitude is on the menu before the hustle of Thanksgiving week. Invisible Warriors is inviting women veterans,...

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