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Read about what's happening in the Birmingham VA Health Care System community

  • A milestone event took place Friday as Redland Rifle officially opened its doors as a partner in the SAFER Together initiative — a powerful and potentially life-saving mission.

    Redland Rifle is the first Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer in Birmingham to participate in the SAFER Together initiative

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System joined VA facilities across the country on May 21 to host its 15th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll—a nationwide event aimed at promoting employee wellness and raising awareness for homeless Veterans.

    The Birmingham VA2K drew an enthusiastic crowd of more than 175 participants.

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System recently honored and celebrated an incredible team of volunteers with an appreciation luncheon and awards ceremony.

    The Birmingham VA recently honored and celebrated an incredible team of volunteers with an appreciation luncheon and awards ceremony.

  • As tassels turned, caps soared and cameras flashed during each commencement ceremony at Auburn University over the weekend, one family moment was poised to stand out amongst the sea of celebrations.

    Birmingham VA Nurse Melody Pelham and daughter Sarah Pelham pose in cap and gown during Auburn University graduation week

  • Who says you need an ocean to celebrate the Navy?

    cake cutting

  • Congratulations to Stacy Douglas, RN, the latest recipient of the DAISY Award at the Birmingham VA Health Care System.

    DAISY Award

  • For the second year, the Central Alabama Veterans Collaborative (CAVC) recognized law students from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law for their dedication and service to Veterans.

    cumberland law students

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System partnered with VFW Post 668, VA Vet Center, and Vietnam Veterans of America to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.

    Vietnam recognition

  • The Birmingham VA Health Care System recently received a generous $10,000 donation from the Department of Alabama American Legion and Operation Comfort Warrior. This gift that will have a lasting impact on homeless Veterans and other Veterans in need.

    donation check

  • In May 2004, not long after Army Veteran Jeffery Williams celebrated his 21st birthday, he was supporting Marine Corps Civil Affairs Operations in Ramadi, Iraq.

    exosuit