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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

VA Invests in Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System as $4.8 Billion Infrastructure Modernization Campaign Expands Nationwide

New funding will upgrade critical mechanical systems and advanced medical imaging capabilities at CAVHCS, supporting long-term readiness and improved care for Veterans across central and southeast Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded additional fiscal year 2026 infrastructure funding to the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) as part of a nationwide effort to modernize military veterans' medical facilities, improve operational resilience, and expand access to high-quality health care.

The latest investment comes through the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Nonrecurring Maintenance (NRM) Program, which is funding critical repair and modernization projects across the country. The third-quarter awards continue infrastructure improvements already underway at CAVHCS and are part of a record $4.8 billion nationwide commitment to modernize VA medical facilities during fiscal year 2026.
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VA Vet Fest Brings Health Care, Benefits and Claims Assistance Under One Roof for Alabama Veterans

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System and Montgomery VA Regional Benefit Office expand outreach by connecting Veterans with health care enrollment, PACT Act resources and on-site benefits support.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) and the Montgomery VA Regional Benefit Office are expanding efforts to improve access to health care and earned benefits by bringing together multiple Veterans services in a single community outreach event.

The organizations recently hosted Vet Fest, a resource fair at the Montgomery VA Clinic that connected Veterans, service members, caregivers, and family members with health care enrollment specialists, benefits counselors, and support service representatives in one location. The event reflects a broader Department of Veterans Affairs strategy to reduce barriers to care while improving access to federal benefits for Veterans across central Alabama.

One-stop access to health care and earned benefits

The resource fair combined services from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), allowing attendees to receive personalized assistance navigating the VA system.

Veterans received information on:

  • VA health care enrollment and eligibility
  • PACT Act benefits
  • Disability claims assistance
  • On-site claims clinic services
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Support resources for Veterans and caregivers

The Montgomery Vet Center also participated, joining CAVHCS and additional community partners to help Veterans identify resources tailored to their individual health, wellness and benefits needs.
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The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

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Founded in 1962, The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children. For 54 years, we’ve been providing access to affordable education for the children of Marine and Navy Corpsman attending post-high school, under-graduate and career technical education programs. In that time, we have provided more than 37,000 scholarships worth nearly $110 million.

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