Monday is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
While this is a solemn day of remembrance, it is not a national or a state holiday.
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Special waterfowl hunting days announced for youth, veterans and active military personnel
On those days, military personnel on active duty, veterans and youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter may hunt for waterfowl statewide.
First registered apprenticeship program for veterans launched
The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and Redstone Arsenal recently partnered together to provide the first-ever registered apprenticeship program for veterans.
November 9, 2020
Tuberville’s charity for veterans spent little on vets, tax records show
The Tommy Tuberville Foundation, over five years, raised $289,599 but spent just $51,658 on charitable causes.
Researchers seeking Birmingham area veterans for survey, needs assessment
Veterans interested in taking part in this assessment are encouraged to fill out the survey by Nov. 14.
Judge denies Worsley’s request to serve sentence outside prison
A judge last week denied Sean Worsley’s request to be transferred to a community corrections program instead of prison for an August 2016 arrest for marijuana possession. Worsley is facing a five-year sentence in the Alabama Department of Corrections after his probation was revoked in April. “Because the Defendant has fled this jurisdiction both times … Continued
Forbes names Boeing Alabama’s top aerospace and defense employer
Alabama has many employees who enjoy going to work each day. There are a number of good employers in the defense and aerospace sector in the state but none are rated as highly by their employees as The Boeing Company. This is according to a recent survey by Forbes Magazine. Boeing employs more than 3,000 … Continued
Barry Moore receives two key endorsements
Barry Moore, candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, received two key endorsements from the Alabama First Responders Association and the Veterans Leadership Fund. Both groups made the decision to endorse Moore because of his pro Veteran, pro Law Enforcement, and Pro First Responders stance. “We at the Veterans Leadership Fund, an initiative at GatorPAC, are … Continued
July 13, 2020
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My father was a hero. First Sergeant Charles Tuberville landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day, and he drove a tank through the streets of a newly-liberated Paris, France. Along the way, he earned a Purple Heart at the Battle of the Bulge and five Bronze Star medals for valor. Dad was still on active duty … Continued
House passes bill allowing veterans, active-duty military to get free pistol permits
The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday that would allow active-duty military and veterans who received an honorable discharge to pay nothing when they apply for a concealed carry permit House Bill 208 is sponsored by State Representative David Standridge, R-Hayden. Under existing Alabama law, it is a misdemeanor to carry a handgun concealed … Continued