ADVA Mission
To promote awareness, assist eligible veterans, their families, and survivors to receive from the U. S. and State Governments any and all benefits to which they may be entitled under existing or future laws to be enacted.
ADVA Vision
To ensure that all veterans and their families understand and receive all the benefits, support, care, and recognition that they have earned and are entitled to, by expertly administering all current programs, anticipating future needs and taking appropriate action to meet these needs.
ADVA Core Values
We hold ourselves personally and professionally accountable to deliver on America's promises to all veterans through courage, conviction, and a belief in our core values:
Professionalism - Provide accurate and timely assistance and information in a manner consistent with the core values of the ADVA.
Integrity - Provide fair, honest and objective advocacy in an ethical manner while displaying the highest standard of conduct both on and off duty.
Compassion - Consistently demonstrate care, concern and understanding in every encounter.
Commitment - Fully dedicated to develop yourself to become the best you can be in carrying our the missione of the ADVA.
Teamwork - Everyone working together in a positive and productive manner to accomplish the mission and goals of the ADVA.
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1
EMPLOYMENT
Job accommodations to perform my job
Returning to my pre-service employer
Working for the Federal government
Benefits and other support services
Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program
Preference in State Classified Employment
Business and Occupational License Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
EDUCATION
Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship
Tuition Waiver for Purple Heart Medal Recipients
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Operation Recognition High School Diploma for WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam Veterans
HEALTHCARE
Health Care for Re-entry Veterans
Veterans, Dependents & Survivors
Dental Care Benefits (Returning Servicemembers)
Veteran Transportation Services
VA Caregiver Support – Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
WOMEN VETERANS
STATE BENEFITS
Veteran Designation on Driver’s License
Alabama Military/Veterans License Plates
Military Combat Pay Income Tax Exemption
Hunting and Fishing Exemptions
Survivor & Dependent Assistance
Exemption from License and Registration Tax and Fee
Hunting Licenses for Military Members and their Families
50% Disabled Military Veterans' Appreciation Hunting License
100% Disabled Military Veterans' Appreciation Hunting License
State Tax Advantage (Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption)
Homesteads Tax Exemption for Totally Disabled Veteran or Those over Age 65
ALABAMA VETERANS HOMES
Bill Nichols State Veterans Home
Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home
William F. Green State Veterans Home
Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home
ALABAMA VETERANS CEMETERY
Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort
CONTACTS
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
R.S.A. Plaza Building
770 Washington Avenue
Suite 470
Montgomery, AL 36102
334-242-5077
http://www.va.state.al.us/
American Legion Department of Alabama
120 North Jackson
Montgomery, Alabama 36101
800-234-5544
334-262-6638
adjutant@legional.org
American Legion Department of Alabama Service Officer
Paul Mark Sullivan
345 Perry Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
334-213-3320
334-279-8086 Fax
service.officer@legional.org