Veterans Day

Governor

Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message

Gov. Ivey honored the nearly 400,000 veterans and their families who call Alabama home, reflecting on what her father’s WWII service taught her about freedom.

November 11, 2025

Rep. Figures files bill to name post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen

Figures, with the support of the rest of Alabama's delegation, introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen.

Wesley Walter

November 11, 2025

Opinion

Honoring service, sacrifice and the solemn promise we owe our veterans

Their courage secures our freedom, but our nation too often forgets its duty to those who bear its burdens.

Bill Britt

November 11, 2025

Vestavia Hills hosts annual “Salute to Veterans” celebration

Mayor Ashley Curry will host a patriotic program with Commissioner Jeff Newton to recognize veterans who served our country.

Alex Jobin

November 10, 2025

Gov. Ivey proclaims Nov. 5–11 as Veterans Week

Ivey proclaimed Wednesday, Nov. 5 through Tuesday, Nov. 11 as Veterans Week in the state of Alabama.

November 6, 2025

Opinion

Memorial Day demands more than memory — it calls us to national character

Memorial Day is not a celebration, but a national reckoning that demands we remember the fallen with reverence and the solemn weight of history.

Bill Britt

May 26, 2025

Opinion

A thoughtful way to observe Veterans Day: Honoring our heroes with awareness

This day serves as a time for reflection and gratitude — and an opportunity to address the pressing mental health needs of our veterans.

Kenneth Paschal

November 11, 2024

Opinion

Veterans Day: A tribute to service, unity, and shared purpose

This Veterans Day, let us honor their legacy with more than words.

Bill Britt

November 11, 2024

Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service

Ivey used her message to reaffirm her dedication to Alabama’s veterans, pledging to continue her efforts to support veterans’ transition to civilian life.

Alex Jobin

November 11, 2024

Opinion

Honoring Veterans: A reflection on U.S. strength and global peace commitment

Veterans Day honors U.S. military sacrifices, reflecting America's ongoing commitment to global peace and stability in a complex world.

Bill Britt

November 13, 2023