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VA Resources

Veterans Affairs information and resources for Marines and veterans

VA Benefits & Services

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a wide range of benefits and services to veterans, service members, and their families. Below are key resources to help you access the benefits you have earned through your service.

Pre-Need Burial Eligibility

You can apply to find out in advance for what benefits you are eligible and save your loved ones the task of locating the information required after you are gone. Find out in advance if you are eligible for burial in a VA cemetery or eligible for other burial benefits.

▶ Click here for more information and Pre-Need information

Veterans Crisis Line

If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Call: 988, then Press 1

Text: 838255  |  Chat: veteranscrisisline.net

Contact

Phone: 205-967-2700

American Legion Post 255
1834 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217

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