veterans

Program treating veterans affected by COVID-19, PTSD making impact

Approximately 60 veterans are currently enrolled, and more are enrolling regularly.

Eddie Burkhalter

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December 17, 2020

Monday is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

While this is a solemn day of remembrance, it is not a national or a state holiday.

Brandon Moseley

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December 7, 2020

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.

Brandon Moseley

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November 20, 2020

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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 2, 2020

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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 15, 2020

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 Worsley is facing a five-year sentence in the Alabama Department of Corrections after his probation was revoked in April.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

Brandon Moseley

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September 7, 2020

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

Brandon Moseley

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August 28, 2020

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