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 new District […]
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 continued commitment […]
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. Adkins State […]
Alabama Honors the Life and Legacy of 106-year-old World War II Veteran Joseph Rumore
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) proudly joins Governor Kay Ivey and the State of Alabama in […]
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 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey today proclaimed Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, 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, October 9. […]
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 first responders […]
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 to suicide […]
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 31 in […]
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 government to […]