ADVA to Host Town Hall on North Alabama State Veterans Cemetery Project in mid-June
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs will host a public town hall on June 18 at 6 p.m....
Chris Phillips Named District I Manager
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) Commissioner Jeff Newton has appointed Chris Phillips to serve as the department’s...
State Veterans Cemetery Receives National Recognition for Cemetery Operations Excellence
SPANISH FORT, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) received national recognition on Thursday for its...
One Year Later: Enterprise State Veterans Home Restoration Project Remains on Schedule for Fall Reopening
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) Commissioner Jeffrey Newton is happy to report the Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G....
Governor Ivey Proclaims Veterans Week, Calls on Alabamians to Honor Service as Nation Nears 250 Years of Freedom
As the United States of America approaches its 250 th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey today proclaimed Wednesday, November...
SBVA Elects New Vice-Chair & Welcomes Two New Members as ADVA Celebrates its 80th Anniversary
The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) elected Walt Kozak as its Vice-Chairman during its quarterly meeting on Thursday,...
ADVA Commissioner Thanks Community Response, Begins Long-Term Planning for Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home
On April 17, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) Commissioner Jeff Newton expressed his gratitude and appreciation to...
OPERATION WE REMEMBER: Honoring and Remembering our Veterans who died by suicide
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) honors and remembers the veterans in Alabama who lost their lives...
World War II Veteran receives Governor’s commendation during 99th birthday celebration
Dr. Woodward Durham Lamar, a World War II Veteran and American hero, celebrated his 99th birthday on October...
ADVA Appeals & Review Division Hosts First Successful Virtual Board of Veterans Affairs Hearings at Remote Locations
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every corner of Alabama while disrupting the delivery of public services leading state...
New Parking Arrangements Announced for Jefferson County Veterans Service Office
Parking for the Jefferson County Veterans Service Office in downtown Birmingham will change on Monday due to nearby...