Alabama lawmakers have passed a resolution supporting creation of a health registry for veterans who served at the Army’s defunct Fort McClellan and were exposed to toxins.
As we approach Veterans’ Day, the Town of Pike Road recognized that the country we live in was not founded without sacrifice by hosting a veterans appreciation ceremony.
The ceremony honored and remembered the brave men and women who endured the hardships as prisoners of war, the missing in action who are still unaccounted for and paid special recognition to their families who bore the cost of war.
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is welcoming aboard a new leader that will help the needs of veterans well-being. Sissy Louise Moore will serve as the new Veterans well-being coordinator. Moore will serve as the primary ADVA coordinator for Alabama’s Challenge for Preventing Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) and will coordinate and manage other programs…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The threat posed by COVID-19 significantly changed the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony in Selma — but it didn’t stop it. So, even though it looked a little different — the service of our veterans was still recognized — honored — and celebrated in Dallas County. However, the annual ceremony was unlike usual — due to…
Riverwalk Stadium was full of patriotism and appreciation, as the City of Montgomery held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Monday morning. Veterans, active duty service members, and their families and friends were invited in as the Capital City gave a warm “thank you” for their sacrifice and service. The event kicked off with a procession of veterans from all of…
The town of Pike Road honored our veterans Sunday during its annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. “The town of Pike Road is honored to once again recognize the veterans who have made a difference in every single one of our lives,” Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone said. The memorial service was a way to honor local heroes who fought for our…
Hundreds of Veterans gathered in Montgomery this morning for a prayer breakfast. Covenant International Ministries provided breakfast for the veterans. The host speaker was Bishop Yvonne Jones. Organizer Felicia Jackson says this was a vision of Bishop Jones years ago. The event has gotten bigger each year. Jackson says its their way of acknowledging veterans, and letting them know we…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– There’s a new effort underway to help homeless veterans in Dallas County. The future home of Prodigal Son’s House is under construction in Dallas County. It’ll be a Christian mission transitional home when its finished. It’ll provide a clean, safe environment for homeless veterans and veterans on the road to recovery from substance abuse. Andre…
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System hosted a town hall meeting to help veterans stay up to date about available benefits. Dozens of veterans gathered at the Montgomery VA clinic to learn more about their available health benefits, including prosthetics. VA officials were there any answer questions. They say they want to help improve the dialogue between the CAVHCS and…
