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The University of Alabama and Auburn University will face off on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for the annual Iron Bowl. As the football programs prepare to meet on the gridiron, a group of student veterans from both universities will come together to bring awareness to veteran suicides.

Veterans Day is always observed officially on Nov. 11 each year to honor of the men and women who have served our country. Several military-themed events at The University of Alabama are planned for the commemoration. Alabama Athletics has partnered with the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs to put on "Bama Salute" Military Appreciation Week.

Montgomery is inviting the community to join in honoring the nation's heroes at the city's annual Veterans Day Celebration. This year's event promises a day filled with patriotism, gratitude and valuable resources for veterans and their families.

The Auburn community is invited to honor those who have served our country at the 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Monument.

The City of Huntsville is commemorating Nov. 1-11 as Veterans Week to give special recognition to veterans and military families for their past and present sacrifices to keep America safe. During this time, Huntsvillians are encouraged to pay tribute to those who have served in the armed forces.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is giving the opportunity to connect with Veterans Affairs this week. The college is holding its Veterans Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Participants can access a wide range of resources and services from UAB Veterans Services and more than 50 other vendors dedicated to serving veterans and their families.

Last week on StoryCorps, we met Ray Nicholson and Alvin Lovett as they discussed a teacher who impacted their lives. This week, we hear how the Vietnam war impacted the people in their community.

The leader of Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is advocating for constituent access to the legal system access across the Yellowhammer State on issues like fair housing, veterans’ benefits, domestic violence and medical debt.

Carl Grant, a Vietnam veteran with dementia, drove off from his Georgia home intending to shop for groceries. He became disoriented and wound up in Birmingham, Alabama. There, Grant twice tried to get into houses he thought were his. Police were called.

Top defense officials are accusing Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville of jeopardizing America's national security with his hold on roughly 300 military promotions, raising the stakes in a clash over abortion policy that shows no signs of easing.