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Nickname: Yellowhammer State Capital: Montgomery Population: 5,063,778 VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN): VISN 7
American Legion

The American Legion in Alabama

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154
Local Posts
54
Counties Served
33
With Websites
108
With Phone

Top Counties by Legion Posts

VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars in Alabama

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18
Local Posts
15
Counties Served
4
With Websites
18
With Phone

Top Counties by VFW Posts

Etowah County 2 posts
Marshall County 2 posts
Baldwin County 1 posts
Calhoun County 1 posts
Cullman County 1 posts
Elmore County 1 posts
Geneva County 1 posts
Lee County 1 posts
Madison County 1 posts

Veteran Population

359,506 Total Veterans
7.3% of Population
316,843 Male Veterans
42,663 Female Veterans

Veterans by Service Era

Era Veterans Percentage
Post-9/11 61,875 17.2%
Gulf War Era 159,907 44.5%
Vietnam Era 117,123 32.6%
Korean Conflict 22,173 6.2%
World War II 2,921 0.7%
Peacetime 4,384,943 20.2%

Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics

About Alabama

Known as the 'Heart of Dixie', Alabama has a rich history in the civil rights movement and a strong military presence with several key installations. The state offers various benefits and resources for veterans, including tax exemptions, employment services, and educational opportunities.

Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in Alabama

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