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Veterans Affairs Council
While the West Alabama region may not include many active-duty military personnel, it does include a significant number of National Guard and Reservists, and is home to over 80,000 military veterans. Beyond that, the region has a rock-solid tradition of support to our current and former military members and their families. Also, Tuscaloosa is home to a 1,000-bed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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Recognizing the importance and the uniqueness of these current and former military members, the Chamber maintains an active Veterans Affairs Council. This Council focuses on building strong ties between the business community and our military and veterans. It also focuses on local issues unique to the military and veterans’ community.
The Veterans Affairs Council is an example of volunteers, many veterans themselves, working together to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life of veterans and their families.