Veterans Affairs

Veterans Day is always observed officially on Nov. 11 each year to honor of the men and women who have served our country. Several military-themed events at The University of Alabama are planned for the commemoration. Alabama Athletics has partnered with the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs to put on "Bama Salute" Military Appreciation Week.

It was twenty years ago this month that the Monsanto chemical company settled a lawsuit with residents of Anniston. Illnesses ranging from cancer to birth defects were blamed on a group of chemicals called PCB’s. But, this isn’t the only example of Alabama residents allegedly being made sick by big industry. Another group all have something in common. They all served in Vietnam. We begin our story with a man APR listeners met last week.

Washington is giving military veterans in Alabama, and nationwide, more time to apply for extra healthcare benefits under the so-called PACT Act. The measure, signed by President Joe Biden one year ago, provides the opportunity of expanded benefits for Vets whose health was harmed by exposure to toxins ranging from burn pits to Agent Orange used during the Vietnam War.

The City of Trussville will publicly dedicate its newest monument on Monday, May 29th. The ceremony could attract veterans and military families from across the state.

More Birmingham veterans are being vaccinated for COVID-19 thanks to a partnership with the United Way of Central Alabama.The Birmingham VA Health Care…

Physical and mental health is the subject of a town hall tomorrow at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.A representative from the Veterans Benefits…

A committee of lawmakers opened impeachment hearings against Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, beginning a probe on whether there are grounds to remove the…

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Alabama congressman Artur Davis, who sought to run as a Democrat in a county election after he returned to…

A federal judge is limiting reporting on the second trial of an Alabama police officer accused of abusing an Indian man who was slammed down during an…

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed multiple lawsuits against chicken processor Pilgrim’s Pride.According to an AL.com report, the agency is accusing…