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

November 5, 2025December 29, 2025

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 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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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, 2021

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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SBVA Approves New State Veterans Home to be Named After Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie G. Adkins

July 12, 2021

The Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) approved naming the new state Veterans home in Enterprise after U.S. Army […]

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Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Expands to Include Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

June 24, 2021

The Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program now allows more inclusivity after Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill 554. The […]

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Which New State Laws Will Affect Alabama Veterans and When?

May 26, 2021December 29, 2025

Alabama State Legislators had Veterans in mind during the 2021 Regular Session. With the session ending shortly before Memorial Day, […]

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