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Veterans Day Events

Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park on Monday November 11, at 9:30.


Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County Kicks Off Student Tour Season

April 16, 2024, in Scottsboro, Alabama - The Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County (VMPJC) welcomed students from Woodville and Skyline schools for an immersive tour. Led by dedicated veteran tour guides, Gayla Mendez and Raymond Brandon, the students embarked on a journey through the Park—a journey that teaches them about the True Cost of Freedom.... Enjoy more tour photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Gf7wSCSFiFHYmjZ9


Vietnam Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29. All Veterans, and especially Vietnam Veterans, are invited to attend a special event at the Veterans Memorial Park. A full description is included on the flyer.


Memorial Day Activities

There will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park Monday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m. with a reception to be held after the ceremony at the Veterans Hall. VFW Post 6073 and American Legion Post 30 are hosting the Scottsboro/Jackson County Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Collins Intermediate School in Scottsboro, located at 102 Legion Street.


Veterans Promote Safety at Women's Basic Handgun Class


Veterans Helping Veterans

REPAIRS PORCH FOR ONE OF THEIR OWN


VFW Post 6073 Elects New Officers


Veterans Helping Veterans

VETERANS HELPING VETERANS BUILD RAILS FOR EARLY COLD WAR ERA U.S. MARINE BUGLER By Gayla Sue Mendez


Women's Handgun Familiarization Class/Shoot


Huey Restoration Update


Veterans Helping Veterans

VETERANS HELPING VETERANS BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMP FOR JACKSON COUNTY OLDEST VETERAN By Gayla Sue Mendez



Veterans Day Ceremony


Sand Mountain School Visit

Sand Mountain School 6th graders hosted by VFW members at Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County


Veterans Helping Veterans

On July 27, 2022, a wheelchair ramp was completed for World War II Veteran, William H. Bohannon Jr. of McBroomHollow in Scottsboro.


New Display at Veterans Memorial Park

A new military display has been added to the Veterans Memorial Park. An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), more commonly known as a “drone”, was assembled and installed on June 10.


Memorial Day Ceremony

A wreath laying ceremony will be held at 9 AM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 at the Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County.


Veterans Helping Veterans

Veterans Helping Veterans is a local group of military veterans that volunteer their time and resources to help veterans and their families in need. The projects are funded by the local VFW and AL Posts and provided at no charge to the individuals. If you are a veteran and would like to become a member of this group of volunteers, contact the VFW Post at (256) 259-6161.


Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® Wreath Laying Ceremony


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Alabama VFW Mid-Winter Conference

January 10-12, 2025 - Montgomery, AL


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration


A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW


VFW Joins TikTok's 'Veteran Voices' Initiative


VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now


Message from the VFW National Commander on General Election Results


VFW Reminds Americans that Freedom Isn't Free


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses