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There were 1,278 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 432,658 in the last 365 days.

Department of Veterans Affairs Alabama Press Releases

180 Press Releases
  • Published on March 19, 2021 - 03:01 GMT

    Alabama Veterans Receive Gift from Republic of Korea  

    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In addition to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, residents of Alabama’s state veterans homes will have added protection from the virus through a generous gift from the Republic of Korea. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) …

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  • Published on February 26, 2021 - 22:06 GMT

    Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Appoints New Assistant Commissioner

    Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Appoints New Assistant Commissioner MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) Commissioner Kent Davis has appointed Jeff Newton to serve as the department’s assistant commissioner of operations …

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  • Published on February 25, 2021 - 19:01 GMT

    New Putting Green Named in Honor of Alabama Veteran

    New Putting Green Named in Honor of Alabama Veteran PELL CITY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs joined the Alabama Golf Course Superintendents Association for a ribbon cutting and dedication of the Wayne Kendrick Putting Green unveiled …

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  • Published on January 21, 2021 - 20:46 GMT

    Chambers County Veterans Service Officer

    Chambers County Veterans Service Officer ATTENTION APPLICANTS – If you are not a veteran who served during a recognized period of war you cannot be considered for this position. Successful candidates must be a current resident and registered voter in …

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  • Published on January 21, 2021 - 20:46 GMT

    Chambers County Veterans Assistant Service Officer Position

    Chambers County Veterans Assistant Service Officer Position   ATTENTION APPLICANTS – If you are not a veteran who served during a recognized period of war you cannot be considered for this position. Successful candidates must be a current resident and …

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  • Published on January 14, 2021 - 05:55 GMT

    Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs Seeks Proposals for Naming State Veterans Home

    Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs Seeks Proposals for Naming State Veterans Home MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Jan. 13, 2021) – The Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) is seeking public proposals for naming Alabama’s fifth state veterans home to be …

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  • Published on November 12, 2020 - 17:52 GMT

    Alabama Head Injury Task Force Survey

    Alabama Head Injury Task Force Survey The Alabama Head Injury Task Force is surveying any survivor of a head injury who is 18 years or older to help the state identify gaps and barriers in services for persons with head injuries. For persons under the age …

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  • Published on October 2, 2020 - 17:18 GMT

    Alabama State Veterans Homes to Resume Visitations

    Alabama State Veterans Homes to Resume Visitations Governor’s Safer at Home Amendment for Long-Term Care Facilities The Alabama State Veterans Homes are developing plans to resume resident visits that meet federal guidelines and the criteria of Governor …

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  • Published on September 22, 2020 - 13:59 GMT

    ADVA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE REMAINS CLOSED AFTER HURRICANE SALLY

    ADVA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE REMAINS CLOSED AFTER HURRICANE SALLY Our Baldwin County Veterans Service office remains closed at this time due to power outages and debris cleanup from Hurricane Sally. The office is tentatively scheduled to reopen, …

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  • Published on September 15, 2020 - 00:05 GMT

    ADVA Closes State Veterans Cemetery and County Veterans Service Office as Hurricane Sally Approaches Gulf Coast

    ADVA Closes State Veterans Cemetery and County Veterans Service Office as Hurricane Sally Approaches Gulf Coast In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of public safety, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is temporarily closing …

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  • Published on August 6, 2020 - 15:01 GMT

    Efforts made to appreciate local veterans – The Alex City Outlook

    Efforts made to appreciate local veterans – The Alex City Outlook Bill Nichols State Veterans Home has gotten a bad rap lately for the investigation into the safety measures of its facility and health of its residents. While there is no doubt the number of …

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  • Published on June 19, 2020 - 17:44 GMT

    State Board of Veterans Affairs Meeting

    State Board of Veterans Affairs Meeting The State Board of Veterans Affairs met July 10, 2020 virtually. at 11:00 am. Meeting Summary – The Homes Committee of the State Board of Veterans Affairs held its regular quarterly meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, …

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  • Published on June 11, 2020 - 02:55 GMT

    Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort to Resume Committal Services

    Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort to Resume Committal Services SPANISH FORT, Ala. – The Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort will resume committal and memorial services beginning June 15.  Since March 23, the …

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  • Published on June 10, 2020 - 03:15 GMT

    Clay County Veterans Service Office Opens in Ashland

    Clay County Veterans Service Office Opens in Ashland Ashland,  Ala. – The Clay County Veterans Service Office in Ashland officially opened on Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony to serve the county’s veterans and their families. “We are very proud of the …

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  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 20:54 GMT

    Chilton County Veterans Service Office Opens in Clanton  

    Chilton County Veterans Service Office Opens in Clanton   CLANTON, Ala. – A veteran friendly community’s vision to provide a place where veterans and their families can go for services became a reality in Chilton County on Thursday with the opening of a …

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  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 14:20 GMT

    Henry County Veterans Service Office Opens in Abbeville  

    Henry County Veterans Service Office Opens in Abbeville   ABBEVILLE, Ala. – Veterans and their family members will soon have place where they can go to receive assistance for accessing benefits and services in Henry County.  The Alabama Department of …

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  • Published on May 15, 2020 - 23:09 GMT

    Alabama State Veterans Cemetery to Honor Veterans on Memorial Day

    Alabama State Veterans Cemetery to Honor Veterans on Memorial Day SPANISH FORT, Ala. – The Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort will honor our Nation’s veterans by hosting a virtual Memorial Day program on May 25.  In the best interest …

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  • Published on May 13, 2020 - 00:49 GMT

    Special Called State Board of Veterans Affairs Meeting

    Special Called meeting of the State Board of Veterans Affairs to 1. confirm employees who have successfully completed their probationary period and 2. discuss financial aspects of the healthcare contracts with HMR of Alabama as it relates to the COVID-19 …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 17:04 GMT

    Alabama County Veterans Service Offices Reopen

    Alabama County Veterans Service Offices Reopen MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has reopened the department’s county-based veterans service offices that were temporarily closed in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Most …

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  • Published on May 1, 2020 - 22:04 GMT

    National Military Appreciation Month

    National Military Appreciation Month MONTGOMERY, Ala. – May is designated as National Military Appreciation Month to celebrate and honor the men and women of America’s Armed Forces, and as such, Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed May as National Military …

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