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CSM Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home Completed Room

One Year Later: Enterprise State Veterans Home Restoration Project Remains on Schedule for Fall Reopening

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) Commissioner Jeffrey Newton is happy to report the Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins State […]

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Alabama Honors the Life and Legacy of 106-year-old World War II Veteran Joseph Rumore

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) proudly joins Governor Kay Ivey and the State of Alabama in […]

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Veterans Week

Governor Ivey Proclaims Veterans Week, Calls on Alabamians to Honor Service as Nation Nears 250 Years of Freedom

November 5, 2025April 9, 2026

As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey today proclaimed Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, November […]

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SBVA October meeting

SBVA Elects New Vice-Chair & Welcomes Two New Members as ADVA Celebrates its 80th Anniversary

October 16, 2025October 27, 2025

The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) elected Walt Kozak as its Vice-Chairman during its quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 9. […]

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Veterans Home Fire

ADVA Commissioner Thanks Community Response, Begins Long-Term Planning for Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home

April 20, 2025April 13, 2026

On April 17, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) Commissioner Jeff Newton expressed his gratitude and appreciation to first responders […]

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SBVA honors suicide victims.

OPERATION WE REMEMBER: Honoring and Remembering our Veterans who died by suicide

August 24, 2022December 30, 2025

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) honors and remembers the veterans in Alabama who lost their lives to suicide […]

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World War II Veteran receives Governor’s commendation during 99th birthday celebration

November 1, 2021October 27, 2025

Dr. Woodward Durham Lamar, a World War II Veteran and American hero, celebrated his 99th birthday on October 31 in […]

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ADVA Appeals & Review Division Hosts First Successful Virtual Board of Veterans Affairs Hearings at Remote Locations

August 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every corner of Alabama while disrupting the delivery of public services leading state government to […]

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New Parking Arrangements Announced for Jefferson County Veterans Service Office

July 30, 2021April 9, 2026

Parking for the Jefferson County Veterans Service Office in downtown Birmingham will change on Monday due to nearby construction. Clients […]

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Shelby County Veterans Service Office Closed Week of July 19 for Relocation to new Columbiana Office

July 16, 2021

The Shelby County Veterans Service Office will be closed the week of July 19 as it transitions to a new […]

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