Tag: VETERANS

To diminish Moore’s service because he didn’t deploy abroad insults the service of hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have raised their right hands to defend the Constitution.

On Thursday's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) provided additional information to the public on his background as a veteran of the U.S. military.

During a Wednesday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson was asked directly if his opponent in the upcoming GOP runoff election, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), is in fact a veteran.

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson continues to hit U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) ahead of next week's GOP Senate runoff election, alleging Moore has intentionally lied to Alabama voters about his veteran status.

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) disputed accusations that he is misleading voters in next week's Republican Senate runoff election by referring to himself as a "military veteran" in campaign advertisements and at political events.

Repetitive, politically-motivated funding to horribly ineffective programs and agencies is not the answer to taking care of our veterans, nor for any taxpayer spending. 

[U]nfortunately, it is Alabama's noble veterans who will suffer from such poor state leadership for years to come. For those veterans, 2027 and a new governor can’t come soon enough.

The Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate is not merely a response to current educational staffing challenges. It is a testament to how we can creatively and respectfully acknowledge the contributions of our veterans.

America spent 20 years and trillions of dollars containing radical Islam abroad. Importing it now would render that sacrifice pointless.

For the fifth year in a row, Madison County will be taking part in the nationwide Operation Green Light movement to honor the area's many veterans.

We routinely find our beloved state ranked among the worst in the nation by external studies. Yet even our own Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services (ACES) releases well-researched reports showing problems in Alabama’s Department of Mental Health (ADMH). 

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has joined forces with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) to advocate for the nation's veterans by expanding their access to over-the-counter hearing aids.

On Friday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called out his colleague from Georgia, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), for using veterans as a "political prop."

Whether it’s through their small businesses, community service, or work to inspire youth of today to become the soldiers of tomorrow, we are lucky they have chosen to call the Yellowhammer State home.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Friday led a veterans’ field hearing to address the veteran suicide and PTSD crises at the American Village in Montevallo.

As a citizen of Hoover, I’m so thankful I encountered someone who listens, cares and acts, putting families over bureaucracy and service before politics.

Yes, Ivey is done next year, and Alabama will see a new governor, but damage to the ADVA has been done.

We will not stand for this betrayal any longer. It’s time for a grassroots movement to hold our leaders accountable. We must demand transparency, action, and a commitment to supporting our veterans in tangible ways.

The goal is to promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents.

Across the ages, young boys and men have looked to glory in war. Audie Murphy, like me, was a boy without a father (his deserted him, mine died). His story resonated.

Taking care of those who have bravely served our country isn’t a political issue.

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the hotly debated bill restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs and grafting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner into the governor's cabinet while naming the next commissioner to take over the department.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) expressed surprise after one of the most controversial bills of the session thus far sailed through the House of Representatives Thursday just over 10 minutes.

The Alabama House of Representatives swiftly advanced the Gov. Kay Ivey-backed legislation restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs and grafting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner into the governor's cabinet.

As the Alabama House of Representatives prepares to tackle a controversial bill aimed at reorganizing the state’s veterans board and graft the commissioner into the governor’s cabinet, the Alabama Alliance of the Military Officers Association of America is stressing its opposition.

The Alabama House of Representatives Rules Committee approved a special order calendar for Thursday’s meeting, which includes the controversial bill restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs.

Let’s sort the myths from the realities on the controversial veteran's bill in the Alabama Legislature.