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The USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team will return to Toyota Field next month for an annual Rocket City tradition that puts service, resilience and some serious softball talent on the […]

World War II Navy veteran Harold H. Nelson will be honored with a 100th birthday celebration next Friday at the Guntersville VA Clinic, recognizing a century of life, military service […]

A new nonprofit organization has been established to help secure the long-term future of one of North Alabama’s premier military museums. Leaders with the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum announced the […]

Veterans in North Alabama now have expanded access to specialty medical care and transportation services following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning at UAB Medicine Huntsville. The Birmingham VA Health Care […]

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) has been named the AAAA National Super Chapter of the Year, a top distinction recognizing its support of […]

A long-sought veterans cemetery in North Alabama is moving forward after federal approval of a $13.5 million grant to support construction of a new Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) […]

WASHINGTON – Saluted as a warrior on the homefront and overseas, retired Army Lt. Col. Susan Shapiro has been named December “Veteran of the Month” by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. “The […]

MONTGOMERY – As boots hit the ground for Operation Iron Ruck this morning, Gov. Kay Ivey offered her strong support for the annual march, an effort led by student veterans […]

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 coupled by the sense of […]

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) recognized 105-year-old Roy Drinkard of […]

FLORENCE – The Office of Military and Veterans’ Affairs at the University of North Alabama is hosting a number of events this week that will culminate with a Rucks for […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drivers should expect traffic delays and road closures in downtown Huntsville today, due to the annual Veterans Day Parade. Street closures along the parade route will occur in […]

MONTGOMERY – On the eve of Veterans Day, a state lawmaker who served with the 101st Airborne has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Military Stability Commission, House Speaker […]

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 be on display in the […]

ATHENS — Starting with the Wall That Heals and culminating with the Veterans Day Parade, Athens is hosting activities saluting those who served. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale […]

MONTGOMERY – With Veterans Day just six days away, Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed today through next Tuesday as Veterans Week in Alabama. In respect, Ivey calls on residents to honor […]

MADISON — A feast of food, fellowship and gratitude is on the menu before the hustle of Thanksgiving week. Invisible Warriors is inviting women veterans, their families, and friends to […]

ATHENS — “The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Athens next week. “Athens State University is grateful to have been chosen as […]

HUNTSVILLE — Veterans and ice hockey – Two things that have a long association with Huntsville. And, they are coming together next weekend for an afternoon of camaraderie, competition, and […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Veterans Day approaches, Madison County is dedicating the period from now through Nov. 4 to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military service members. […]

GUNTERSVILLE – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt today joined veterans, local leaders, and members of the community to commemorate the official renaming of the Guntersville VA Clinic in honor of Col. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Local veterans, fall in. The 11th annual Your Next Mission veterans hiring event is rolling in next month. In association with Still Serving Veterans and in conjunction with […]

MONTGOMERY — The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our nation’s freedom and reflect on those who helped secure it. As communities light fireworks and gather in celebration, […]

MONTGOMERY — Former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has sued Gov. Kay Ivey over his removal from office last year. The federal lawsuit was filed Wednesday in […]

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