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Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1)  Last week we celebrated Veterans Day, and we honored the men and women who have served in the United States military. These are the individuals who throughout our nation’s history have put country above themselves. I had the honor of attending a number of Veterans Day ceremonies in Southwest … Continued
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November 16, 2015

Veterans Day Remembrances

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 11, was celebrated around the country as Veteran’s Day.  America was born on the battlefields of Lexington and Concord 240 years ago and Alabamians around the State remember the service that Alabama’s veterans have made to the country in the many generations since.  A number of Alabama’s … Continued
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November 12, 2015

Roby Addresses Prattville Veterans Day Ceremony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 11 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) spoke at the annual Prattville Veterans Day event at the Autauga County Courthouse. Congresswoman Roby said, “I can not think of any greater privilege than to be here today.”  “As we celebrate the men and women who have worn … Continued
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November 12, 2015

Alabama’s Leaders Honor Our Veterans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter America exists because brave patriots 240 years ago were willing to pay the price to fight and win the Revolutionary war.  Whether it was fighting the English, Indians, pirates, Mexico, Spain, our own Southern States, Germany, Italy, Japan, Chinese Communists, North Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Al Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS, … Continued
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November 11, 2015
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Hug a veteran, really hard

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I was ready to go to Canada. Well, I thought so, anyway. I didn’t want to go to Vietnam, that’s for sure. I was conflicted, though. I thought, I should serve my country if called. But I don’t know if that was a war that was worth calling our … Continued
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November 11, 2015

Veterans Day is Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter America is honoring its veterans as Veterans Day approaches.  The U.S. military continues its centuries old tradition of defending this country and its interest around the world.  On November 11th we honor those soldiers who have fought for us and those who continue that service this very day. Congressman … Continued
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November 10, 2015

Roby Honored At Veterans Day Banquet In Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 10 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) received the “Minuteman of the Year” award from the Alabama Reserve Officers Association as part of National Veterans Day observances in Birmingham on Monday and Tuesday. The award was presented at the annual National Veterans Day banquet in … Continued
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November 12, 2014

Alabama’s Leaders Recognize Veterans on Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama has the highest veteran population on a percentage basis of any state. Governor Bentley and other Alabama leaders took a moment on this Veterans Day, a holiday that began in Alabama, to salute the service of those veterans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Facebook, “On Veterans … Continued
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November 13, 2013

Alabama Leaders Comment on Observance of Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several of Alabama’s elected leaders noted that Veterans Day is being observed on Sunday, November 11th There will be a national holiday as well as many festivities on Monday November 12th in many places. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said, “On this Veterans Day, we pause to … Continued
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November 12, 2012