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House honors three Congressional Medal of Honor recipients

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed resolutions honoring Alabama’s three living Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Lt. Colonel James “Mike” Sprayberry could not attend; but sent his regards to the Legislature, Captain Mike Rose and Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins were both in attendance. Speaker of House … Continued
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January 17, 2018

Today is Pearl Harbor Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today is Dec. 7 and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is asking that all Alabamians lower our flags today in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which precipitated the United States’ entry into World War II. “At the request of the President, I am directing flags to be displayed … Continued
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December 7, 2017

In Alabama, we have our veterans’ backs

By Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Dedication. Honor. Commitment. Sacrifice. Those are the traits that come to mind when I think about our nation’s veterans. I saw these qualities lived out every day by my dad. Boadman Nettles Ivey, my father, served in WWII as part of a field artillery division. From him I learned to … Continued
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November 12, 2017

Roy Moore addresses Tuscaloosa’s American Christian Academy

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore spoke to the student body at Tuscaloosa’s American Christian Academy. Moore discussed the sacrifice that America’s veterans have made and the importance of acknowledging God in his keynote speech to the school body in their Veterans Memorial Day Service. “This is an exciting … Continued
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November 9, 2017

Entry to Alabama State Parks now free for all veterans

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Just a few days before Veterans Day, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that admission to Alabama State Parks for all veterans will now be free. The program, launched along with the Alabama Legislature and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, began on Nov. 1. It will give veterans free … Continued
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November 9, 2017
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Honoring Our Veterans

By Congressman Bradley Byrne On November 11, we will celebrate Veterans Day and honor those who have served our nation. This is a day set aside to share our deep appreciation with all those, from the Battle of Yorktown to the War on Terror, who have fought to keep us safe and to protect the … Continued
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November 6, 2017
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Honor Veterans in Your Hometown

By U.S Rep. Martha Roby In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, the armistice ending World War I was signed. Originally known as Armistice Day, Congress later passed and President Dwight Eisenhower signed a resolution officially designating November 11 as Veterans Day. Now, every year, … Continued
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November 6, 2017