Article Excerpt: "The state of Alabama provides several veteran benefits. This page offers a brief description of each of those benefits. ...Alabama State Veterans Homes, Property Tax for Homes of Totally Disabled Persons Over Age 65, All U.S. active combat pay, military retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Program payments are exempt from any Alabama state, county or municipal income tax. Motor Vehicle Paid for by VA Grant, Alabama Veteran Employment Benefits, Tuition Waiver for Purple Heart Medal Recipients, Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship Program, Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program (ANGEAP), Active duty and honorably discharged veterans who are residents of Alabama are granted free admission to state parks. Alabama resident veterans who are at least 20% disabled can get a discounted freshwater fishing license. A special hunting license is available to 50% service-connected veterans at half of the usual cost plus the applicable issuance fee. A pistol permit is available for free to individuals who are otherwise eligible for a pistol permit and who retired from active duty, the Reserves, or the National Guard. The Alabama State Veterans Cemetery is located in Spanish Fort. Eligibility for interment in the State Veterans Cemetery follows National Cemetery Administration eligibility requirements.
In general, veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable and their spouses and dependent children are eligible. Residency requirements exist.
For spouses or dependent children, a fee will be charged on the day of interment. For veterans, there is no cost. Spouses remain eligible even if they remarry.
Visit the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs website for more information on any of these programs. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
