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 […]
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 construction. Clients […]
Shelby County Veterans Service Office Closed Week of July 19 for Relocation to new Columbiana Office
The Shelby County Veterans Service Office will be closed the week of July 19 as it transitions to a new […]
SBVA Approves New State Veterans Home to be Named After Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie G. Adkins
The Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) approved naming the new state Veterans home in Enterprise after U.S. Army […]
Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Expands to Include Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
The Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program now allows more inclusivity after Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill 554. The […]
Which New State Laws Will Affect Alabama Veterans and When?
Alabama State Legislators had Veterans in mind during the 2021 Regular Session. With the session ending shortly before Memorial Day, […]